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FAMILY REUNIONS in Beautiful Mountain Lodge!

FAMILY REUNIONS in Beautiful Mountain Lodge!

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Tatanka Lodge w/wrap around deck and stone fireplace
Room
1/2 of Living Rm.
Property grounds
Exterior

Overview of FAMILY REUNIONS in Beautiful Mountain Lodge!

Reviews
8.0 out of 10 Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Durango, CO
  • Popular LocationSan Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office10 min drive
  • Popular LocationDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad11 min drive
  • Popular LocationFort Lewis College13 min drive
  • AirportDurango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Buffalo Rm.

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Sunrise Rm.

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom off Master bedrm.

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

FAMILY REUNIONS in Beautiful Mountain Lodge!

Big Savings over hotels!! Come relax in our mountain lodge home available when we are OOT. This is NOT a rental but our lived-in year-round home on back edge of a subdivision w/beautiful views of LaPlata mountains nestled in tall pines with 35 private acres to roam. The lodge is just 10 mins. west from downtown Durango, 35mins. from Mesa Verde National Park, 40 mins. from 'Purgatory' ski area. The main and upper floors are available for rental with private entrance from the deck. The house has charming vintage lodge atmosphere with artwork from around the world, family photos. Artfully decorated in mostly Southwestern decor. Living room focal points are a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and a log sofa with water buffalo hide cushions. The dining room has an heirloom French Provincial dining set. Master bedroom/bath is on the main floor with kitchen, dining room, and living room; two big bedrooms upstairs with full bath and walk-in closets. Total beds: 2 Queens, 1 King, 1 Bunk so it sleeps up to 8 with extra floor mats available for kids. There is wall-to-wall carpeting throughout the house, dishwasher, W/D, TV/DVD, plentiful bed, bath linens & kitchenware. Also BBQ grill and picnic set on the deck.
Relax on the deck to view the stars, the surrounding hills and La Plata peaks. Take an after dinner walk down the hill to a sweet little meadow and easy trails. For more vigorous adventures hike the miles of mountain trails in national forest lands, go for a horse ride at one of the stables, raft or fish the Animas River, ski Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory), take the Narrow Gauge Railway to Silverton or stroll down Main St. with its art galleries, clothing stores and various ethnic restaurants. Whether you take it slow or ride 'em cowboy there's always something to delight you in Durango.

PLEASE READ >> IMPORTANT NOTES TO POTENTIAL GUESTS
* A ground floor apartment (with its own entrance thru the garage) is occupied by quiet year-round tenant. Guests occupy the main 2 floors of the lodge with the main entry on the wrap-around deck.
* NO SMOKING: SECURITY DEPOSIT FORFEITED if the smell of smoke is found in lodge or butts on property.
PAYMENTS: We do NOT accept more than the amount due and NEVER send refunds for any over-payment to anyone. If you are paying by credit card, we will only make refunds to the original credit card used.




Keywords: House

Property manager

Florence Gaia

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Additional damage deposit of $200 (refundable)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Durango

This holiday home is located in Durango West, a neighbourhood in Durango, and is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Twin Buttes, while Durango Arts Center and Henry Strater Theater are cultural highlights. Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Discovery Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Durango, CO

What's nearby

  • San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office - 10 min drive
  • Henry Strater Theater - 10 min drive
  • Animas River Trail - 11 min drive
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 11 min drive
  • Fort Lewis College - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 11 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min drive
  • Denny's - 10 min drive
  • Applebee's - 11 min drive
  • Animas River Beer Garden - 11 min drive
  • Diamond Belle Saloon - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is FAMILY REUNIONS in Beautiful Mountain Lodge! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at FAMILY REUNIONS in Beautiful Mountain Lodge!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at FAMILY REUNIONS in Beautiful Mountain Lodge!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is FAMILY REUNIONS in Beautiful Mountain Lodge! located?

Located in Durango West, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Ski Hesperus, Twin Buttes and Historic Tram Park. Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Susan D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice home, but may not be for everyone
This was a nice home with a beautiful view from the back deck, and only 15 minutes from downtown Durango. Two things should be considered though. First, this was an older home with some older home problems. We stayed a week and during that time had the clothes dryer and hot water heater fail. Second, the owner lives in this home and vacates when the house is rented. There is also a tenant that lives on the first floor who does enjoy loud rap music. With the owner's personal belongings there isn't a lot of personal space for vacation renters and the tenant can interfere with a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family trip
This was our second time staying at this location for a family vacation. Lots of room for everyone to be comfortable. The wildlife and views are amazing - great for birdwatching! Thanks for a lovely trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Wonderland
Perfect opportunity to spend Christmas in the snow. Really enjoyed the property and the privacy. Would recommend to any family!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dwight C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded Retreat
Nice retreat. Probably should inform people that this property is not air conditioned.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Robert m.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Terrible experience
Old, outdated home. Believe me, this is no lodge. It was disgusting for the money you are paying. We had to leave and go to a hotel which was cheaper and updated, nice and clean. Musty, moldy home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Florence Gaia

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I'm a enthusiastic transplant from MA. Born and raised in Rutherford, NJ just across from "the City", spent 30 yrs in MA happily living in Lexington and Plum Island, Newburyport in a beach house but the wild beauty of the Rocky Mtns of Colorado always called to me and I finally found my dream home here in Durango. Went to college @ Seton Hall University and Boston College. I'm happy to share my home when I'm OOT vwith guests who appreciate and love the mountains as I do.

What makes this property unique

This is the perfect lodge for family reunions (sleeps 8) or quiet couple/family vacations. You have the beauty of the LaPlata mountains, whispering breezes through ponderosa pines, birds singing, an occasional deer or coyote wandering through the yard. Yet only 10 mins. from downtown Durango allowing an easy trip for groceries, restaurants, movies, fishing or shopping.
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