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FIVE-STAR SOUTH DALTON RANCH VACATION HOME

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Fairway and Pond
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6219.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

The Office

1 Queen Bed

The Southwest Room

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Office Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Southwest Room Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

FIVE-STAR SOUTH DALTON RANCH VACATION HOME

Available Summer 2023 from June 4th-July 7th with weekly and monthly discount, and September 7th-16th

362 Horse Thief Lane is located in beautifully maintained Dalton Ranch in Durango, Colorado. This 2350 square foot house is ideally located in the Animas Valley for a wide variety of year round adventures and uses. The single level, three bedroom, three bath, high-end executive retreat is a short 10 minute drive to downtown Durango, home to hundreds of great restaurants and shopping opportunities. In the opposite direction along highway 550 it is only 15 minutes to the base of the famous Purgatory ski resort. The 7th fairway for the Dalton Ranch semi-private championship golf course is right off the patio deck. Within walking distance, less than a half-mile away, is a gourmet market, a wine & spirits shop, and a True Value Hardware store.
Our home is a bright, airy, open-floor plan that includes two bedrooms, each with en-suite full bathrooms, and an office with a futon and full bath. The house sleeps two couples or a family of five comfortably. The master suite includes a king bed, steam shower, large soaking tub, reading area and a full walk-in closet. The Southwest Room, has a queen bed, spacious double sink bathroom, and large cedar paneled closet. The Office has book-lined walls, desk, and a queen futon. The living room area has a gas fireplace, large screen television with Direct TV, entertainment center, DVD player, and deep leather couches for relaxation and entertaining. The vaulted ceiling and the glass and heavy beam trusses frame the magnificent view, which includes a passing glimpse of the classic steam engine train that travels to Silverton each day during the season. You cannot hear this iconic steam whistle echoing our wild west’s past without drawing a smile. Terraced patios run down the backyard to the fairway’s edge and small pond that is likely full of transient geese, ducks, and occasional strolling deer insuring both privacy and open space living at its very best. Our home comes with a thoroughly modern kitchen sporting all the latest amenities including, stainless steel gas oven and stovetop burners with a large grilling plate, microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, wine cooler, and ice machine with Bosch, Kenmore Elite, Viking, and Kitchen Aid appliances throughout. A very nice and bright formal dining room table seats 10 and offers an elegant dining area. A smaller breakfast/lunch table for four right off the kitchen, with a glass alcove facing the deck and the red rim cliffs across the valley, makes less formal meals a cinch. The open and spacious kitchen area is rimmed with high-backed stools and marble countertops ideal for informal communal meal preparations. Plenty of cabinet space and cooking/dining/table equipment is ready at hand for the most discriminating chef to prepare and host a successful dinner party.

With extras including a Kitchen Aid gas grill, outdoor wooden dining table and benches, plus casual deck dining/entertaining/lounging chairs with small end tables for cocktail hour on the large patio, a laundry area with washer and dryer, and a two car garage with plenty of additional off road parking on the extended driveway pad you will have everything you need to enjoy the Western Slope Lifestyle and the region’s pleasant, temperate weather, including three hundred sunny days each year. Durango was recently named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the five best small communities in America noting the “quality of the entire living experience.”

As fellow travelers we do not like to leave our dog at home so we understand the feelings of responsible pet owners and are very pet friendly. Let us know your pet related needs.

Dalton Ranch Golf Club, a 7,040-yard championship course, has a beautiful new clubhouse with restaurant, sports bar & pro shop, and also offers a year round fitness center (trainers and massage therapist on site), and seasonal outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. Just beyond the golf course is the Durango Hot Springs Resort offering therapy pools, a pool, and massage services. The world-renowned trout habitat, the Animas River of the San Juan Mountains, runs through Dalton Ranch and offers gold medal fly-fishing waters just minutes from your doorstep. The San Juan National Forest offers dozens of hiking and biking trails ranging from easy to wildly exciting within a short drive to the trailheads.

Our immaculate Durango home is an ideal choice for two couples or a family of five wanting to get away from it all, and still have it all at their fingertips, nestled within the tall cliffs of the lovely Animas Valley in Southwestern Colorado. Book today!

Please use the link below to check real time availability, view more pictures, have your questions answered, and book securely online. Questions? Call Mary 970-708-9488

Property manager

Bob and Mary Rubadeau 970-708-9488

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is our primary home, and we hope you will respect and care for our home and its furnishings as if it were your own.
There will be an operations manual on the counter. If you need assistance with anything call our caretaker, Linda Mack at 970-759-2206

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Durango

Located in Dalton Ranch, a neighbourhood in Durango, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Durango Hot Springs Spa 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 River. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and James Ranch are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Animas River Trail - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 17 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Fort Lewis College - 17 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 16 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Serious Texas Bar-B-Q - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪James Ranch Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dj - Drive Thru - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hermosa Creek Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FIVE-STAR SOUTH DALTON RANCH VACATION HOME pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at FIVE-STAR SOUTH DALTON RANCH VACATION HOME?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FIVE-STAR SOUTH DALTON RANCH VACATION HOME?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is FIVE-STAR SOUTH DALTON RANCH VACATION HOME located?

Located in Dalton Ranch, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Animas River and Dalton Ranch Golf Club. Durango Hot Springs Spa is 1 mi (1.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Dalton Ranch

Beautiful home. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Lovely home in convenient location

Clean, well located, spacious home with all the amenities we needed for our time in Durango. We would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S., Garland, Texas

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

A Nice Week Near Durango, CO.

My family had a very nice stay the home that we retained at the Dalton Ranch location. It was exactly as described and more than exceeded our expectations. Beautiful home and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sheila O.

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

Dalton Ranch Durango

The home was beautiful in a very nice neighborhood. The road noise was loud if you were out on the patio, unfortunately. The homeowner was very nice and answered any questions we had prior to our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott F or Kelli C.

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

Too short

If we could have, we would have stayed all summer... fabulous!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful property and fantastic owners

This is one of the nicest VRBO properties that I have rented. The property is beautiful with all the extras anyone would need. Within 10 minute drive to Durango and located in a great neighborhood. We will definitely return to Durango and hope we are able to stay at this great home again. You cannot go wrong with this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Private, peaceful, and relaxing

My family thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely home on the golf course. My mother-in-law couldn't get over all the serving plates and bowls, utensils, and everything for cooking that comes with this home. We spent a lot of time on the large back patio surrounded by trees, looking out on the little lake. We loved hearing the Durango/Silverton steam engine's whistle blow and could see it pass by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

A Wonderful Stay!

We have vacationed in many VRBO and AIRB&B properties over the years, and this one ranks as one of the very, very best ever!! This gorgeous and obviously well-loved home is exceptionally clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated with the owner’s impressive art collection. It’s also well-supplied with all the basics you might need—and then some. The location, in a lovely and peaceful neighborhood, is convenient to everything the Durango area has to offer. As an added bonus, the famous narrow gauge train passes nearby several times a day, blowing its nostalgic whistle. My family and I just loved that. Communication with the owners and caretaker was excellent in every way. Honestly, I can’t recommend this property highly enough. We created wonderful family memories there and truly hope we can return someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

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

Amazing, beautiful home…no complaints!

Excellent comfortable house with everything you need either there or are very available a short distance from home. The 3 bedrooms each have their own private bathroom! Kitchen table was good for meals and playing cards and the dining room table was perfect for 6 of us at breakfast. Washer/dryer & BBQ grill was so nice to have. Nice view of golf course & perfectly located for everything we wanted to do. James Ranch and Eolus were perfect places to eat and the homemade ice cream downtown was really good and I’m an expert when it comes to ice cream!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Heavenly stay at Horse Thief Camp!

If I could give this home 10 stars, I would. Everything was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated. There is literally nothing negative to say about this home. The appointments are tasteful, comfortable and warm, almost familiar even if it is your first visit. The neighborhood and location are fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the back porch, halfway down the 7th fairway, positioned just across a beautiful pond with the rugged, red mountains just beyond taking in the site. Between the fairway and mountains, the Durango and Silverton narrow gauge steam trains would chug by a few times a day, providing a nostalgic view and sound as the whistles would blow. The home has everything you need and one of the most inviting treats is the steam shower in the master. We will be back. Hopefully many times over.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl M., Driftwood, TX

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

Great location

This wonderful home is in a quiet neighborhood. It was very well equipped with everything we needed, and then some. Quality cookware, utensils, dishes, linens, etc. It was very clean, comfortable, and we felt like we were at home. The owner and property manager were very easy to work with. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl L., Prescott

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

Awesome Golf Course Home

The house was clean, the property was well maintained and the owners were very communicative. They made the stay for our family wonderful and enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lonnie B., Scottsdale, AZ

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

Excellent property in grat location

The house is in great shape and has everything one should need for the stay. Well stocked with everything needed in the kitchen, which is sometimes lacking in other properties we have rented. The location is close to Animas River, Dalton Ranch Golf Club (an excellent track), great hiking and fishing. Not in the city, so it is quiet, but also an easy drive to shopping and dining. Dynamite owners who are very good to work with, and a manager who lives in the neighborhood. However, in the times we have spent in this house in the past few years, we have never encountered anything that required the help of the manager. It's all just ready to go when you get there. A very comfortable home for relaxing with wonderful opportunities for numberous activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S., Texas

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

You will love this house!

We recently spent a week here and loved the house and Location. The area is very pretty and very quiet. We enjoyed walking in the neighborhood too. The house is very well supplied, comfortable, and true to the listing. We found the neighborhood and all of Durango to be very friendly. Communication with the owner was very easy too. We would definitely stay here again if we were coming to this area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

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

Awesome Property in Durango

We had such a great vacation. The house, property and neighborhood were even better than the pictures and other reviews stated. Short drive up to Purgatory and down to downtown Durango made this the perfect location for us. Owners were very friendly, house was super clean and very well furnished. Would love to stay every year!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamelyn S.

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

Quiet, lovely home!

My husband and kiddo, who is 11, stayed at Mary’s home and were so glad we did. The house is lovely and filled with some really fantastic books! The house was clean, and well stocked, especially with the small necessities like coffee filters, and spices etc. The house was also very quiet and we love the Dalton Ranch community. I would recommend this stay to anyone. Big or small families could make this place a great Landing pad for a fun trip! We are back in Durango every year band hope we get to stay at Mary’s home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

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

Lovely home in Dalton Ranch

We found the home very comfortable with nice view of the pond and golf course, the Durango - Silverton train and the surrounding mountains. Dalton Ranch was just beautiful this year. We always enjoy a visit and the house on Horse Thief was a very pleasant way to enjoy the area. The host was very helpful and the home was well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Great location on the course

Beautiful house and great location. Kitchen is nicely outfitted which is often not the case. We will definitely try and return!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S., Austin, USA

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

Fantastic House and Location!!

We had a great time! The house was in a great location for accessing everything in and around Durango. There was a grocery store within walking distance. The house was spacious and had more than enough room for a family of four. In addition, it had all the basic necessities for cooking, cleaning, etc. Loved it and recommend it for anyone looking for a great place to stay while visiting Durango.

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

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

Not your average vacation rental.

This is a beautiful home in a great neighborhood. We loved our stay at Horsethief; it was the perfect basecamp for our family of four to explore all that the Durango area has to offer. It has AC, which is rare in the area, and we appreciated at the end of July. The house is super spacious, clean and well equipped. The beds are comfortable, the welcome package was great and so was the house manual. The neighbors (and seemingly all the locals) are very friendly. We couldn't ask for more!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Wonderful stay!

This house is just as described on VRBO! It’s absolutely gorgeous inside and out! Beautiful neighborhood. Very quiet. Close to Durango and endless activities!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

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

Excellent Place to Stay

Our family of five greatly enjoyed our one week stay. The home is beautiful and the location is perfect. It is located just outside of the city, so you get peace and quiet while being 15 minutes from every thing. Mary was great to work with and the home was clean and better than we expected. We plan to return to Durango next year and will stay here if it is available.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

Great house. Beautiful peaceful location.

Wonderful experience beginning to end

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Dalton Ranch Gem

Would highly recommend this property. It is close to Durango, the home is great, the Durango Hot Springs is across the highway and the owner was fabulous to work with. Conveniently located to anything you want to do while in Durango!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim L.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Bob and Mary Rubadeau 970-708-9488

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Bob and Mary Rubadeau have lived in Telluride and the Four Corners region of Colorado for nearly twenty years. Mary has served as a chief administrator for schools in Telluride, Cortez, and in Durango with the San Juan BOCES. Bob is a noted Western author and novelist who writes of his iconic fifty-year international sailing career and his award winning fictional private detective series that calls Telluride home. The couple spends the summer months aboard their sailboat in Maine and when skiing permits them to leave mid-winter they also set sail with a fraternity of close sailing friends located in ports around the world.

Why they chose this property

HORSE THIEF CAMP is a newly redecorated and remodeled luxury home which the owners purchased in 2016 and would like to offer to selective renters while they are away for the summer or during four weeks in the winter when they are sailing.
Bob and Mary Rubadeau would ideally like a couple or small family to spend the entire summer months from June 1st thru September 7 in one of the loveliest small towns in Colorado. Accommodations in the rental price may be negotiated for long term and multi-year agreements.

What makes this property unique

Our house is bordered by the 7th fairway and a sizable pond that is the vacationhome of wild geese, otters, and deer are constant visitors and the steam train whistle as it goes through Trimble Crossing is the perfect iconic western music for the post card scene.

Languages:

English