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Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory

Family-friendly vacation home in Durango

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, table tennis
Property grounds
Exterior
In the heart of Animas Valley, Red Cliff Log Lodge offers a rustic retreat with modern comforts. Enjoy a game room, basketball court and plenty of parking for RVs and trailers. With smart TVs, WiFi and full kitchen amenities, this lodge is perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory

Rustic Red Cliff Log Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 min N of Durango, 15 min to Purgatory, .5 miles to PJs Gourmet Market and .5 miles to the Durango Hot Springs. 4BR, 4Bth, game room, basketball court, lots of parking for RVs, trailers and vehicles. The house includes a full kitchen, smart TVs, WiFi and washer and dryer. The garage you see in the picture is the finished game room with ping pong, bumper pool and a deck with chairs. This is included in your stay. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

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Exterior
Log Cabin & Hut, WIFI, 13 acres; borders Nat Forest; 8 min. to town! Sleeps 9
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 163 reviews
$583 nightly
The price is $623
Nov 20 - Nov 21
Total with taxes and fees
Log Cabin & Hut, WIFI, 13 acres; borders Nat Forest; 8 min. to town! Sleeps 9

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Animas River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 12 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Purgatory Resort - 25 min drive - 23.1 miles

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 13 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pop Sushi Durango - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zia Taqueria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chainless Brewing - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory located?

This family-friendly Durango vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Animas River and Durango Hot Springs Spa. Dalton Ranch Golf Club is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

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Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

JP Texas G.

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

Very Charming

A lot of history and charm in the property. Little warm in summer months...
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather h.

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

Enjoyed the train

A beautiful property in a beautiful town
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to stay at, very fun and had a nice time with me and my Family I would recomend for anyone trying to stay here in Durango. My kids and nephews had a blast in the jacuzzi.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie F.

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

Graduation Stay

Loved the cabin and the area. The location was nice as we traveled north to sightsee but were only 5 minutes to Durango. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria C.

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

Rustic Lodgr

Very comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ran W.

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

Great home

Great home in a beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Lovely Rustic Home

We had a little one (3) and 4 adults staying for a quick get away to spend time together. The reviews are spot on, house is clean, we enjoyed the game room over the garage, and the furniture is comfortable and well laid out. Wifi is quick, TV easy to use, and beds are comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked and appliances worked well. The parents of the kiddo really appreciated the washer and dryer (and the laundry soap provided). The hosts are very responsive, some of the best we have had over the years.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron A.

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

Great place for our adventures

The property was setup nicely for hanging out, making meals and having access to so many beautiful places to explore! The property does not include shower gel, soap or shampoo so we were caught off guard on that but otherwise everything is provided. The game room and basketball court were awesome to use as well! Loved the valley and mountain views, and seeing the sunrise each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Claire H.

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

Mountain bike friends

Nice place. Dog friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mieko K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Beautiful place, a little far from town but worth it if you plan ahead.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Great spot!

Perfect location for our family to stay and enjoy summer in Durango for a few days. Nicely situated close to town and also close to James Ranch and Purgatory. Plenty of room for the 4 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Outside Durango

The owners were very communicative and friendly. Pros:-4 bedrooms-Lots of space for parking-Clean-Rooms were large-Grill-Large outdoor area for kids to play Cons:-Farther from downtown so if you want walking distance it’s not for you. However if you want more space and less people than this would be a pro. -Upstairs bathrooms only had a tub and no shower.-With the slanted roof you couldn’t stand up properly at the sink and in the tub-No AC was very warm upstairs -Only 1 TV in the main living space-If you’re older or have walking issues/disability the stairs to get into the place are extremely steep and some have a very large step up distance. -The place is definitely more rugged than the pictures show
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray H.

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

Rustic Lodge

The Host was very responsive to all questions that we had and the property was as described it met our needs very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylen G.

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

Family ski trip

Thank you for everything! Our stay was very pleasant. We stayed for a week and the kids had a blast skiing and playing games in the game room at the house!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B., Cabot, AR

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin on our recent ski trip to Purgatory. The owners were pleasant in our communications and the location of the cabin made getting to the ski resort a piece of cake. The cabin is also close to a grocery store and other things to do in and around Durango.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian C.

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

Family gatherings in Durango

Great location. We spent our days exploring the area and evenings in the game room. Game room was a big hit! This rental fit all our needs with room for everyone. It was very easy to interact with our host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse R.

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

Amazing

The house was in a good location and is family friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Durango Family Getaway

This Durango worked well for our multi-generational family. It had lots of room for the kids to run and play as well as areas for the adults to hang out and de-stress. The cabin was large, easy to get to and close to everything we needed. I would recommend this property if your visiting the Durango area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bridgette P.

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

Fantastic !

We will be back! Owner was incredibly accommodating and the property was super cool! We highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., Boulder City, Nevada

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

Family Reunion

We had a great time in Durango. The house was comfortable and spacious enough for our family. The location was amazing. We enjoyed the train and the beautiful valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Anniversary Trip

Fit all 8 of us easily. Very peaceful with a wonderful view. The game room was a hit with the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

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

Perfect Christmas Getaway

The house was awesome! The perfect distance between Purgatory and town for our Christmas getaway. Arrival and departure process was super simple. Game room was awesome. Super fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Durango lodge

Fantastic place for a group of active adults. Stayed here for a hiking/biking weekend, the location is perfect. We also really enjoyed the game room and outdoor space. It’s so nice to have a place big enough everyone can have their own room, and great communal space too. The host is very responsive to any questions I had during my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rustic Lodge

The house was nice but we had problems getting into the property. Stairs were insufficient. Beds were comfortable, house was clean, owners were very accommodating. Close to Durango.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

We had a good time.

Nice property, a little older, but a good place to stay. Not the best access for the mobility challenged.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023