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Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango

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Gas Fire pit next to the Animas River
Covered Deck with BBQ Grill
Gas Fire pit next to the Animas River
Gas Fire pit next to the Animas River
Covered deck off the Main Living Space overlooking the Animas River

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Durango, Colorado
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Fort Lewis College
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango

Our 3 bed / 2.5 bath cabin (Gabriel's cabin) sits directly on the Animas River on over 3 acres and is only 4 miles (6 minutes) to historic Downtown Durango. Enjoy a private river front setting with room to room to roam (and fish), while being close to all of the incredible amenities and recreational experiences that Durango has to offer. The ample outdoor space/decks with seating and a gas fire pit will allow you to enjoy the amazing setting on the Animas River.

The cabin features the expected vacation rental amenities including a fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer (laundry detergent provided) and there is plenty of parking for multiple vehicles and trailers. High speed Starlink WIFI was installed in March 2024 with speeds over 100mbs. While the kitchen is fully stocked - it does not have a dishwasher.

Bed Configuration:
Main Bedroom - Queen Bed (Top Floor)
2nd Bedroom - Double Bed (Basement Level)
3rd Bedroom - 2 Bunk Beds (Single Over Single - Basement Level)

This home is pet friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs max and the pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay).

Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

Property manager

Vacation Rental Collective - The Durango Collection
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English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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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

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Henry Strater Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Hillcrest Golf Club and Durango Hot Springs Spa. Durango Discovery Museum and Historic Tram Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Durango, Colorado

What's nearby

  • Mercy Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Henry Strater Theater - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Animas River Trail - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 8 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 9 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Serious Texas Barbeque II - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ska Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zia Taqueria - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Animas River and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Mercy Regional Medical Center. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas River Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient Cabin
We had a lovely time at the cabin. Enjoyed the secluded location and convenience of town at the same time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as Advertised!
All around beautiful property, well maintained and just what my coworkers and I were looking for. Great communication as well!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our happy place
Rustic but really comfortable and fun. It was clean with good amenities. Our grandkids loved the bunk beds and our kids loved the fly fishing. We all loved the gas fire pit and being right on the river. I appreciated the short drive to Walmart to provision, too. Town is a quick 10 minutes away. Guest should be prepared for the very steep stairs between levels-especially the stairs into the basement. Would be good if there were some kind of gate installed at the top before someone has a serious fall. Also there are no outside accessible bear-proof trash cans. It was a great place for a weekend family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect Rustic Colorado River retreat
This property is perfectly described and advertised. No disappointment with any aspect of our stay. We would definitely book this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

Lovely little cabin, great property
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We met some friends in Durango for a little ski-cation and this cabin was perfect for our getaway. Two families fit nicely in the space, and the fact that it's pet friendly made it even better so the puppies could come along. The outdoor space was fantastic for getting outside, especially with the dogs. We enjoyed the fire pit and walking along the river. The location is close to everything, yet tucked away so you feel like you are miles from civilization. Kitchen was decently stocked so we could prepare meals easily, but be sure to bring your water bottles because there was only one glass to be found in the cupboard.Very nice place!
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10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

Durango cabin
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have visited Durango for a week plus twice in the last 3 years. It is a wonderful place to relax, hike and explore. The cabin on the river is great. It is on the rustic side, but very comfortable. This year was our second time to rent it! We love just sitting by the outdoor fireplace in the afternoon and listening to the river. A big plus is that it is so close to town!

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay
We love the location down by the river. It made you feel like you were far away from town when you really were very close. There were a couple issues, but the management promptly came out and fixed it when we reported it. We would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Love the area and the view. Very nice accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and beautiful cabin in a serene convenient location
We loved our stay in the cabin. Comfortable beds and really nice touches and decor. I was a little surprised coffee wasn’t included in the kitchen but DD was just around the corner. Great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on Animas river
Clean Love the sound of the river. The fire pit was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly splendid
We arrived to a clean welcoming rustic home. Exactly what I had hope for and so much more. Came to Durango for a wedding but wanted to enjoy the beauty of Colorado and this did not disappoint. My son and three children loved having the entire downstairs as a separate space. The kitchen was so wonderful everything we wanted and more. Having a Walmart just down the street made getting anything we needed a breeze. Downtown was a short drive and Uber was available for a cheap quick ride. The magnificent outside was nature at its best. Abundant wildlife. Amazing fishing at your doorstep. Before touring the home and brining in our luggage we went straight to the hammocks by the river. Caretakers responded to all request immediately. The best time was wonderful!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Durango River cabin
Extremely well maintained cabin and clean which is the most important to me. Property managers were quick to respond to any questions. Stairs were steep, but the house was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy
I can see how this would be awesome in the summer but a little muddy this time of year. I might return at some point. My daughter attends Fort Lewis and we enjoyed the hominess.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Brian C., Metro St Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The location at the edge of town and on the river is unbeatable. The back porch and outdoor firepit are wonderful spots. We found the lack of some kitchen supplies a little surprising, but not major. Also wish the ventilation and windows worked little better in the heat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Kari K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Good overall, but could be better
Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this rustic cabin. The location by the river is just stunning! The cabin is cute inside and was spacious enough for our family of 6. Our stay could've been better though. My kids were SO excited to use the fire pit, but upon arriving we found that it did not work. Also about half the lamps inside do not work. There was no remote to the downstairs TV so it was unusable. There also wasn't any dish soap or sponges so I had to go to the store to buy my own (something I don't like to do when I'm on a relaxing vacation). We also spotted a few mice down by the bunkbeds. It was nothing major and I did feel that overall the good outweighed the bad, but there are definitely things that were overlooked that could've made the stay that much better.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Keeley S.

Great location!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our vacation rental! It was right on the river and had great outdoor seating. It wasn’t too far from town either. We had a group of 7 and it was perfect for us. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Train trip
Everything was great for our stay. Well located for our needs, quiet, river next to the property. Only problem was in the listing not stating that there are no bedrooms on the main floor, lots of steep stairs up and down to bedrooms, second thoughts for elderly folks, such as my mother in law, who went with us. We were able to make a bed with the couch and a mattress, we worked it out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Property
The property was nice and worked great for us. We had some issues with main toilet not flushing and then kitchen faucet not working. We got around these issues eventually but it seems like items should be replaced since this is a Vrbo and it is apparent these need fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Chris B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bugs and spiders
My wife and I moved to the Double Tree hotel after the first night. Our son and fiancée moved from the basement to the upstairs bedroom where there were fewer bugs. The basement bedroom is tiny with no windows. The location is nice and the place would be good for two adults with children, but only if the bug problem is addressed. My future daughter in law got bit by something while sleeping. Very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Lyn M., Littleton, CO

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Instructions did not apply to property.
Instructed to run dishwasher. No dishwasher. Chipped dishes. You did catch a mouse which we disposed of. Inadequate cooling unit spitting water when we arrived. Property definitely not up to code. Best thing was location on the river and near town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Velma Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Rustic feel with great potential.
We had an overall pleasant stay. The photos online were well-staged to portray the cabin in its best light; in reality it was underwhelming. The 2 full beds were nice but the 2 sets of bunk bed mattresses should be replaced. The stove only had two working burners which impeded cooking. As a whole the cooking/kitchenware is pretty rough and worn so plan to bring your own if intend to prepare meals in. The setting is not rural so if you’re expecting a cabin in the woods this is not the one. With a small investment and a good scrub this cabin could be a gem. Fire pit and river access are top notch. Would have been a plus if the cooling system been turned on before our check-in time so the cabin could have been cool when we arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Maggie S.

Not what we thought..
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Upon entering the house there was a noticeable off putting order. Come to find out there are mouse dropping all over. I cleaned the areas multiple times over the week we stayed. Every night, there was more. The AC in this house was not working at the end of June. Not a big deal, however it made it impossible to feel comfortable in the house. When we arrived a gentleman said the AC was broke and someone would be by to fix it. We saw no one in the 6 days we were there. The stairs to the main bedroom are at a 90 degree angle making it impossible to go up and down. No green grass in sight. The selling point to this property is the location to town, overall I would not rent again.

10/10 Excellent

Tim G., Albuquerque, NM

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place right by the Animas.
Short drive to downtown. Plenty of property space if you bring pets. Just a couple things to point out: If you have mobility issues, be aware that the two flights of stairs inside the property are really steep. The water pressure in the main kitchen sink is not good at all. This makes for a pain when cleaning dishes as there is no dishwasher. The internet does not work at all. A new router is needed. I tried to reset it multiple times as stated in the instructions for check in. I even left it unplugged overnight to reset it, still didn’t work. Just a few issues that could use some attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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4/10 Poor

Donna W., Georgetown, TX

Wanted to love it!
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property seemed to be ideal on paper, but wasn’t. If you have any physical disability or very small children, do not stay here. All bedrooms require going up or down some sketchy stairs. We worried about our elderly dog as well. The promised child gate never came. This cabin has only one fairly useless A/C unit, so it gets hot when Durango temperatures are in the 90’s. We brought fans with us thank goodness. Get ready for spiders on the bottom floor. They showed up in tub and near back door almost every day. This property needs an overhaul. Please throw away the “pink”cushions! No one will sit on those.On the plus side, close to River, but couldn’t use the fire pit because of fire restrictions. Also, very close to shopping and restaurants. Five minutes to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Ashlin R.

Winter Stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is in the perfect location! Close to downtown, 2 minutes from Home Depot and Walmart. Being right on the animas river was so relaxing and peaceful. We loved the location but we’re a little disappointed with the description of the house versus what it actually was. I specifically searched for 3 bedrooms because 3 families with kids and dogs were coming. We all needed separate bedrooms, but one of the ‘bedrooms’ does not have a door and you have to pass through it to go to another bedroom. It’s right when you go into the basement with an open staircase so noise leaks in from the living room and kitchen. This was very frustrating seeing as we had young children who we wanted to put to sleep earlier and then adults hang out in the shared spaces but had to be extremely quiet because of the lack of a 3rd bedroom. I’d really hope that they change their description of the house or enclose that bedroom somehow. Was also a little disappointed with all the rat poop and mouse traps everywhere - thankfully we didn’t see one but it just felt a little gross. Was also disappointed that the outside gas firepit was broken - that was another big sell of this house to us. But regardless of that, we spent most of our time outside in the yard, which is beautiful. The house could just use a TLC. Property management company was extremely helpful and responsive! Tried sending out a tech to fix the firepit but we were leaving the next day.

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