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Barndominium, Privacy, Family Retreat!

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Back side of home/patio.
Kitchen
Private kitchen
Kitchen Island
Interior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7210.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Fort Lewis College
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2nd Bedroom

1 King Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd floor in King bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Entryway Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Barndominium, Privacy, Family Retreat!

Come enjoy the best of Southwest Colorado in this secluded, newly constructed Barndominium. The perfect spot to disconnect, unwind, and relax. Our 3 bedroom 3 bath home is located in a peaceful setting among the towering Ponderosa Pines with nature at your door step. Just 15 minutes to downtown Durango, 10 minutes to Lemon Reservoir and 35 minutes to the high peaks of the San Juan Mountains you'll have endless options to fill your vacation.... trail run, hike, mountain bike, fly fish, and kayak or raft the Animas River. There's also sightseeing in Durango's historic downtown and aboard the Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train.

The home is decorated with modern finishes and an open floor plan ideal for gathering together for movie night, a family meal, board games, etc. The Kitchen is stocked with everything you will need for preparing meals for all your guests and there is plenty of seating at the kitchen island and dining room table. The living area is open with two-story windows to frame the beautiful views and ideal for watching the abundant wildlife. From this room, French doors lead you out to the large patio furnished with dining table and comfortable patio furniture. The home offers in floor radiant heat and a gas fireplace providing you warmth that cuts the chill after a day out in the cool mountain air.

Bed Configuration:
Master Bedroom - King Bed (Main level with en-suite bathroom)
2nd Bedroom - King Bed (2nd level with flat screen TV)
3rd Bedroom - Twin over Twin Bunk Bed, and Single Twin Bed (2nd level with flat screen TV)

Admit it, wouldn't you rather be here?

This property is pet friendly (with prior approval)and the pet fee is $25/per day, each pet. We allow up to 2 dogs per stay. The maximum pet fee is $200 per dog and will be added to your reservation after you book.

It is mandatory when booking this property for any stays between Thanksgiving and March 31st that you have 4 Wheel Drive or All Wheel Drive with snow tires or all terrain tires with good tread or chains. NO EXCEPTIONS.

NO Smoking anywhere on the premises.

Guests will be sent a vacation rental agreement by Durango Colorado Vacations (the property manager) to e-sign at the time of booking.

Note: This home does not have Air Conditioning. Most homes do come equipped with box and ceiling fans.

A friendly reminder before you book your stay, is to remember we are trusted to manage independent and family-owned homes. We simply ask that you treat these homes and properties with the same respect that you would expect one to treat yours. Due to a recent uptick in unauthorized guest, pets and gatherings. We are implementing a strict "one strike" policy for any guest that are found having any unauthorized gatherings, pets or guest with them in the home. Failure to disclose any of the stated above will result in immediate termination of stay with no refund being issued for unused nights.

Please note that most properties are outfitted with outdoor security cameras.

Cancellation Policy:
If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that are made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival will receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee. Between (29) days and fifteen (15) days before arrival, guest will be refunded 50% of the reservation amount. (14) days or less to arrival, no refunds given.
For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date to receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee Cancellations made between thirty one (31) days in advance of your arrival and (59) days will receive a 50% refund.

Trip insurance is available for purchase and is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.

Property manager

Lorie Somermeyer
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a deadlock

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Hillcrest Golf Club and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Animas Mountain Trailhead. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Discovery Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Durango Community Recreation Center - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Animas River Trail - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center - 16 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 14 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Happy Pappys Pizza n Wings - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chainless Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Nayarit - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barndominium, Privacy, Family Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barndominium, Privacy, Family Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barndominium, Privacy, Family Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barndominium, Privacy, Family Retreat! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Animas Museum, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas Mountain Trailhead. Hillcrest Golf Club and Durango Community Recreation Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

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

Good Accommodations Near Durango

Barndominium provided a quite and scenic location, tastefully appointed decor, comfortable sleeping accommodations, and basic necessary amenities.However, as a guest, I have reasonable expectations of clean towels and feel justified in taking exception with the condition of those which we were presented with. Several of the bath/body and hand towels were dingy in appearance, emitted a slight musty odor, and had hairs on/woven within the fibers.While this may have been a laundry oversight, it was disconcerting, nonetheless, and did not make for an all-around pleasant stay experience. In addition to the towel issue, there was a low supply of toilet paper provided. We did have enough for our stay, but it caused an uneasy thought of running out. We were staying on business and did not have the time to reach out during our stay. Although, had we done so, I feel confident that our issues would have been resolved accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda D.

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

Spacious & Comfortable

The home is spacious. The six of us were quite comfortable. We did not feel cramped at all. The bunk room was perfect for three kids. The master bed was so comfortable my husband wanted to bring it home.Laundry was great!We could only get You-Tube on any of the TV's. The DVD player in the bunk room did NOT work. The fireplace did not work.This isn't in the listing description:Though the home is in the middle of a forest you are NOT permitted to go for a walk. You are restricted to the property boundary which is very limited.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey S.

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

Peaceful location

Great property. Remote but close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Durango

House was great. Listing sud have said it was up winding road into mountains. It gave distanced to everything but did not know about entry. We did fine but wud have liked to know this. House was immaculate and very comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Danette M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Phone service, beds

First off, it was a peaceful place. The Russian sage brought in the hummingbirds, and we seen lizards and deer, which was amazing! Cleanliness, was not up to my standards! We found crumbs and trash underneath chairs drawers. Inside drawers were filthy. My bathtub downstairs was dirty had hair in it!!! bedrooms… the downstairs bedroom was fine, except for the bed was so uncomfortable. I wound up, sleeping in the recliner in the living room, and there was no TV in that bedroom, the upstairs bedrooms with the king. Bed was the same way as far as the bad being so uncomfortable, you couldn’t sleep my sister wound up, going to the bedroom with the bunkbeds and slept in there, which was a little better, the coffee pot was filthy underneath. The sink was filthy. The trashcan was very dirty, I spilled water on the floor and a paper towel. Wipe it up with, and it came back. The floors were mopped and cleaned. The description of the property was not fully disclosed about the phone service and Internet service ! And that we really couldn’t go for a walk because the property is deadlocked to other peoples property and it was made perfectly clear by directions in the house that we could not step past that property line. Location was I have to say I give it a three star , because the beds were so uncomfortable we couldn’t sleep in them and the phone service was horrible and the cleanliness was not good to my standards.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Beautiful and private

We appreciated the seclusion and the house is very comfortable, clean and well appointed! Highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Great stay

wonderful location in the woods
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi G.

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

Durango Barndominion

Spent 5 days in Durango with our two grand daughters at the Barndominion! What a wonderful experience! The home was clean, kitchen well stocked, but the best part of our stay was the location and all the wildlife that came to visit while we were there. We will definitely plan to book here again. Checkin was easy and experience was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie A.

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

Enjoyed our stay. Great communication.

Beautiful location feels secluded while still being close to town. Very responsive communication. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our thanksgiving meal. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dad

5 Stars

We had a great time in Durango and the barndominium turned out to be a good choice for us. We would highly recommend the barndominium for future vacationers.

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

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

Excellent

Perfect for our needs. Very comfortable, the whole family enjoyed it. Loved being back in the pines away from other homes, felt like a real retreat. The parade of wild turkeys and a couple of deer the morning we left was a special treat. Completely satisfied, no complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

Off the beaten path and nestled in the woods

We were very pleased with this home! This spaceous house was perfect for us. Beds were comfortable. Three bathrooms was what we needed. Home was clean. Gas fireplace we did use and it came on easily. Daily the wild turkeys and mule deer greeted us at sunrise in the backyard or access road or both. Hummingbirds frequented the porch flowers. Great kitchen design for 4 adults working simultaneously at breakfast time. The master bath on the first floor had a feature I really liked, separate water closet from the sink & shower areas and it all was tucked behind a sliding barn door. We kept the heat off and opened the bedroom windows at night. Perfect sleeping for the beautiful down comforters. Last 3/4 mile of access road leading up to the house is unpaved gravel but in exceptionally good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jurga G.

5 Stars

House is standing on a most amazing piece of land if you want to escape from daily routine it's a perfect place you surrounded by nature!!! House it's self it's good too but no air conditioning so it was hot 🥵 and cabinets in a kitchen are flimsy so be careful how you open !! Everything was good except I was disappointed that house is not clean dirty silverware bathroom mats not white but brown and sheets smelled like sweat so I washed everything next day Spider webs everywhere on a ceiling light fixtures and they saying that they have service who cleans the house really floors haven't been washed since probably house was built we don't walk with shoes in a house but barefoot bottom of your feet turns black socks went in a garbage too they left broom and vacuum so they should provide bucket with mops so we can buy floor cleaner and wash them If I would have this property I would check what kind of job maids doing !!!!!! The bed skirt it's so dirty and put on not wrong so list can go on But we enjoy our stay after we cleaned and first morning I saw bobcat out of my bedroom window downstairs we slept with open windows it was awesome !! Thank you again for the opportunity to stay in this amazing location!!!

6/10 Okay

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Family Trip

The place was nice but there was no AC. Interior temp was regularly around 84 degrees. A couple cheap box fans were provided but made little difference. Nowhere to go on walks near the house since private property is 15 feet away. The place was very clean and the inside was wonderful. About a 15 minute drive to downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Bardominium durango

Beautiful setting among pine trees. Very large master bedroom and bathroom on first floor. Third bathroom in first floor. Second floor has two nice bedrooms and bathroom. Lots of windows everywhere to see the outside view. Patio are has table and several chairs Nice kitchen area with all accessories you need. Easy check in and check out. Love this property.
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10/10 Excellent

A little piece of back woods paradt

Beautiful and spacious home set on a mountain surrounded by trees, natural flowers and grasses, and wildlife. Many mornings while drinking my coffee looking out the patio windows I was able to view deers, bunnies and other wildlife. Located in a great location, we enjoyed the town of Durango and riding the train. In addition we were within 40 minutes of Mesa Verde, an hour to Pagosa Springs, as well as 1-2 hours to traverse the roads to Silverton, the million dollar highway to Ouray, and the beautiful town of Telluride. Hiking trails are abundant. We also spent one day visiting Arches National Park in Utah. And after all the adventures, we had a beautiful location to return to away from the hustle and bustle. An overall great experience!

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

January 2023

We had a wonderful time in Durango. The location is perfect and glad we had 4 wheel drive to access the snow covered road leading up to the property. It is secluded and the drive to it looks like a winter wonderland . The barndo was cozy but had plenty of room. The only thing missing is a hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Beautiful location in the forest.

The house was located on a beautiful forest. A few issues that we found once we arrived we were limited to the property and was not allowed to explore. The neighboring property which was just 15 feet behind the house was off limits. The other issue was we were not allowed to have a few guest over for a visit. We were told that we were limited to the number of guest registered to stay. I felt that this information should have been divulged as part of the description.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Excellent

Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee O.

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

This is by far the best home we have ever stayed at!!!

We are a super picky family that only stay at premium homes.. This is by far the best home we have ever stayed at!!! The home is so beautiful! New, very clean and fully stocked. With so much to do in town we made sure we took the time to enjoy ourselves at the house. Relaxing on the patio and soaking up natures smell & sounds. We will definitely stay here again the next time we visit Durango!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Barndominium Durango

The first week of June, we rented the Barndominium in Durango just off of Florida Rd. I will firstly say the staff of Durango Vacation staff is super nice and helpful. They were immediate responsive to any questions prior to our vacation and the day of our arrival with a concern we had. Very nice everyone we spoke to. My review is mainly for the vacation house itself. Its a newer construction barndominium which is nice. The furniture and beds were all great and new. The house keeper apparently had some very dirty guests prior to our arrival, so her main focus was cleaning up mud off the carpets and rugs. The house was very clean when we arrived, with the one exception of the coffee maker that those prior renters apparently just kept putting coffee grounds each day never dumping and leaving the glass to break and burn (no fault of the rental company) so I had to use Keurig pods that were luckily left behind by others so we could have morning coffee without spending extra money (we had already bought grounds). The beds were soft and the couches were comfy. The kitchen is extremely well stocked, the best we have been at, with all kinds of pans, storage containers, spices, utensils, etc. The layout was great for our family of 3. Another small family or grandparents would be perfect there as well. My biggest complaints about the rental that I think would easily make this a 5 star review and place to stay. 1. Be more upfront that there are cameras. The listing says "some of our units of cameras" but doesn't specify. Def our fault for not clarifying but the cameras made us uncomfortable, although I do 100% understand the need for them as an owner. We just might have chose somewhere else to stay knowing that. 2. There needs to be extermination done frequently. We relocated (or tried) at least 50 spiders durning our stay, and that was when our daughter started counting. They were literally everywhere. We didn't mention during our stay b/c we didn't want chemicals sprayed while our dog was crated in the home, plus it would scare him someone else being in there while hes in his crate alone. But man, they were everywhere, even in the beds. We never had the windows opened or doors opened as it was very hot during our stay. 3. There needs to be some kind of awning or covering for the patio area. We love enjoying the outdoor spaces when we travel, but we could not here. The outside furniture was caked with dirt and it was 100% in the sun until around 8pm. With the heat it was not comfortable to sit in full sun during the day time when we happened to be at the home. A retractable covering would be great as I understand the sun exposure during the winter is critical but its hard to enjoy the outside in the summer. 4. Make sure the renters know that even though this unit is on a lot of land, you can't really explore it. The house is built directly on the property line and instructions in the home and signs outside said not to trespass beyond about 15 feet of the home, then the other portion is on a hill. 5. Make renters more aware of how far down a dirt road the unit is, from Taylor Ranch Road its about .75 miles of dirt road to the home (including the driveway) 6. We knew a TV was not in the downstairs bed room, but it would be really nice if there was a TV in that room. There is in both the other bedrooms. 7. There is no garage parking bc the garage areas are locked. Overall, this is a nice place to stay, the staff is great, and we had a wonderful time in Durango! I just wish we could have enjoyed the outdoor space more.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

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

Nice location!

We enjoyed our stay at Barndominium, it's a quiet neighborhood just outside of the hustle and bustle of Durango. Pretty views out of all of the windows and a few curious deer kept us company as we ate on the patio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Gina B., Denver, CO USA

Another Wonderful Stay

This is our second stay at this property and we loved it as much this time as we did the last. It's sparkling clean, has a well-stocked kitchen, and the most comfy bed in the master bedroom that we've ever slept on. Our dog, Ginger, remembered the place from the last time we were there and was immediately comfortable. We had a great time watching the herd of deer through the large windows in the living room. When we need a respite, this will always be the place that we stay in Durango for some R and R. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Good stay

Home is very nice with a great view away from the city and hidden in the trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

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

Enjoyable stay

This house was exactly what we were hoping for. It was not too far away from downtown, had surprisingly fast wifi so we could all still take meetings over Zoom and we even saw a few deer right out the window.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lorie Somermeyer

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Durango Colorado Vacations is your guide to a dream vacation for your entire family. We offer luxury and mid-priced lodging with recommended year-round discounted activities in the majestic, breathtaking Rocky Mountains.

Contact us for help finding the perfect lodging accommodations including pet-friendly lodging, travel planning ideas, as well as discounts on ski rentals (winter), raft trips, horseback riding, bike rentals. and jeep tours (summer).

If you have a passion for the great outdoors, we think you will agree that a Durango, Colorado vacation should be at the top of your list.

Please feel free to call upon us to assist you with any part of your vacation plans.

The Reservation Team @ Durango Colorado Vacations

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests