Orion's View Brings Family and Friends Together - Making Memories...
Built by respected log home builder - Larry Barnes - this wonderful Colorado custom log home enjoys peace and tranquility with majestic La Plata Mountain Views inside and out. Driving up to the house with its Silverton Eureka Rock driveway easily accommodates multiple cars and convenient in-and-out access. This great Colorado log home is located minutes to shopping/restaurants in Historic Downtown Durango as well as 3 major ski areas. Walk up the slate-tiled steps to the covered porch and enter this lovely home through the double glass doors. The home immediately opens to a huge western facing bay of windows in the living/dining room perfectly positioned to take in the grand mountain views. Located to the left of the entryway is the kitchen equipped with granite tile countertops, slate tile floors and stainless steel appliances. Birch cabinets and drawers filled with everything you will need to make your vacation feel like home. A breakfast bar for 3-4 people is made from a large piece of dimension lumber which further enriches the log home feel. A spiral staircase leads up to the loft area which looks out over the living/dining area and enjoys the same massive bay windows as the living room. This room has a queen futon. The living/dining room's high vaulted ceiling is complimented by solid log cross beams. A two-sided wood burning fireplace with river rock surround offers the romantic ambiance of an evening fire to both the living room and the master suite. An elk antler chandelier overhanging the dining area adds a touch of Colorado flair. The master suite has its own patio access and a master bathroom that will surely satisfy. An oversized Jacuzzi bathtub sits in the corner of the master bedroom supported by a travertine surround. Relax in a warm jet bath! The bathroom also has a walk-in shower with travertine tile and dual sinks with stylish oval vanity mirrors. Don't forget about the dual-sided fireplace to keep you warm on those colder evenings!
For convenience, a laundry room with washer & dryer is suitably located adjacent to the master suite and the living room. La Plata Mountain views will be enjoyed from this spacious concrete patio while relaxing in a lounge chair enjoying a glass of wine. This area will produce many memorable barbeques with friends and family. Overhead lighting is fixed into the exterior eaves and provides a nice lighting element for the evening time. Privately located on the other side of the home, the 2nd master suite with a full walk-thru bathroom and individual access to the patio. This 2nd suite offers a full bathtub and shower complimented by a glass block wall at the far end of the tub. This home comfortably sleeps 6. There is a 1-car garage at the top of the driveway to park a small vehicle, ATV or any other entertainment equipment (arrangements made with owner with prior approval for use). This home is located on 5 acres with beautiful mountain views and breathtaking sunsets! CO Sales Tax ID #26868580-0000
Property manager
Renee M. Waldeck
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
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Pet-friendly
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Please review Guest Handbook located at property for further rental rules.
There is a $200.00 pet fee per pet. Please add the additional $200.00 to your total prior to booking or put in how many pets are staying.
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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 and a deadlock
About the area
Durango
Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Animas River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Eagle Park. Durango Discovery Museum and Historic Tram Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Durango, CO
What's nearby
Mercy Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
Animas River Trail - 15 min drive - 17.6 km
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 15 min drive - 17.8 km
Fort Lewis College - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
Durango Community Recreation Center - 17 min drive - 20.3 km
Getting around
Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 15 min drive
Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Roadhouse Pizza Company - 5 min drive
Taco Boy - 8 min drive
Digs Restaurant & Bar - 8 min drive
Upper East Side Coffee Deli - 6 min drive
Durango Deli - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Orion's View Brings Family and Friends Together - Making Memories... pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Orion's View Brings Family and Friends Together - Making Memories...?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Orion's View Brings Family and Friends Together - Making Memories...?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Orion's View Brings Family and Friends Together - Making Memories... located?
Located in the heart of Durango, this holiday home is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Mercy Regional Medical Center and within 12 miles (20 km) of Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas River. Bayfield Town Hall and Eagle Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Absolutely loved Orion’s View! Peaceful, quiet, very homey atmosphere! Fully stocked! Close to downtown! Excellent owner communication! Would recommend to anyone! Awesome place!
We had plenty of room for our family and it was nice to come back too after being in the mountains all day. House is clean, host had everything we needed and was a phone call away if we needed something,
We went for the motorcycle rally. Had a great time, house is beautiful, everything we needed was there.
Only draw back was, no privacy in the master bathroom. We will return
This home was perfect for our trip to Durango. It’s a relatively short drive to the downtown historic district, yet is secluded and quiet. Some of the reviewers described how well stocked the kitchen is, and I couldn’t agree more. Everything you could possibly need is there! We were searching for a home that offered 2 king sized beds, Orion’s View had them, and both were very, very comfortable after a long day of sightseeing. We give this place a 10 out of 10, and Renee did a fantastic job of making recommendations on places to go, things to do, sights to see, and restaurants.
This is a great property. So much we extened our stay to enjoy it even more. Great layout of the cabin and the views of the stars at night are stunning. I highly recommend this rental, the property manager/slash was very accomendating and easy to communicate with. Thanks again!
A great property located a short drive from town. This has to be one of the best places I have stayed. It was very well stocked with everything you need to fully enjoy your stay.
This was our 7 stay here, 2nd this year so obviously we absolutely love Orion’s View!! The house is so comfortable, the vies are incredible and the location is perfect! Outside of town but not too far so it’s an easy, quick drive to Durango. Lastly, Renee is incredible! Needless to say, we’ll definitely be back next year. 😁
We had a great time with our family in Durango! Many thanks to Renee for being such a wonderful hostess! She was very attentive to our family and incredibly fast in responding to any of our communications! Her home is beautiful! It was perfect for us traveling with our family including one infant. We would have worried if we were traveling with our oldest grandson (he would have gotten into all the decorative items in the house if he was with us). It's a perfect home for family traveling with older children or infants! We will definitely look to stay here on future trips to Durango!
Lars W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
2/10 Terrible
Susan C., Tucson, AZ
30 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
False advertising
Lovely, clean home and very nice host, BUT! False advertising. They show views of entire San Juan Mountain Range; they topped one small pine tree and the ‘view’ is tiny. They live in the house and actually put towels out on both bathroom rods with a “Please do not use” sign. All windows in both bedrooms have signs next to them saying there might be trouble and that a person might have to go outside to close them. The one car garage has a jeep in it (in description it’s there for your use) and an old car sits in the driveway at the garage. Pantry fully loaded, no room - must put shades on all those beautiful windows in summer most of the day as sun shines on them and deck. VERY disappointed - have rented a LOT and never run into this.
We enjoyed our stay a great deal. The property was beautiful, the accommodations were impeccable! The attention to detail to make our stay as comfortable as possible was obvious. It was just what we were looking for!
Everything about our stay was amazing from the first interaction with the owner to checkout. Renee’s communication was stellar from the moment we booked her home, to the follow up, to the day of our arrival and beyond! She always made sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed. She even had a wonderful birthday surprise waiting for us when we arrived!
The home and grounds were perfect! We couldn’t have asked for anything more! The views were stunning!
We will definitely Italy be back to Orion’s View the next time we are in Durango! Love this host and this property! xoxo
6th year staying at Orion’s. Jew and it was once again a wonderful, relaxing sta. Can’t wait for October for our 2nd stay this year! Home & location is perfect and Renee is the best!!
Beautiful property and cozy warm cabin.
Located close enough to Durango but still had plenty of privacy. Clean with all things needed during our stay.
Would definitely stay again.
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at this home! It felt warm and cozy and was very comfortable. Location was beautiful, great place for our dog to run around, big windows to let the sun in, and easy access in/out of property. Highly recommend this property!
This was our 5th stay at Orion’s View and it was excellent as usual! Beautiful and comfortable property, close to Durango but far enough away to be quiet and relaxing. Renee the owner is so friendly and attentive. This is 100% THE BEST VRBO location we’ve stayed at and plan to continue doing so.
This property is on my top 3 list that we have rented and we have been renting through VRBO for about 15 years. I loved it so much I want one just like it. Very clean, everything you could possibly need for your vacation. And the owner added some special touches to welcome renters to her home. Would definitely stay here again next time we are in the Durango area.
Orion's View was a perfect place to enjoy the Durango area. The cabin was comfortable and fully stocked with everything needed to prepare meals and feel at home. It was great to return to after spending the day exploring. We were there during monsoon season and were treated to a fantastic lighting storm one night. Orion's View definitely made the vacation memorable.
The home is beautiful and the location worked out well for us. I have never been in a better stocked rental. The appliances were top of the line rather than typical rental appliances. We were there the end of July so it was pretty warm. I imagine AC is only really necessary 2 months out of the year so there is only one window unit in the living room area, which did work great. There were a few nights that we were pretty warm and it would have been nice to have AC in the bedrooms, but I understand that it is probably not practical for 2 months out of the year. We had two couples in the home and the set up was perfect. There were 2 bedrooms each with king size beds and private bathrooms. We enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely recommend this home.
We had a wonderful time at Orion’s View in The Durango area. The house was as advertised and very, very well stocked with everything that most people would want and need. The neighborhood is quite and peaceful and lends itself to long walks. The owner was very easy to reach and communicate with. The grounds of the property are also nice and very well kept. We will definitely be back!
David R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
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Hosted by Renee M. Waldeck
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