"DreamWeaver" Home in the Pines - 10 Minutes to Downtown in Durango

You will feel at home in this wonderful 3100+ sq ft, 4 bed, 2.5 bath home with playroom and office.  Very tastefully decorated with a southwest flair.  Cozy up in the living room next to the wood stove, enjoy a family feast in the dining room, or view sunsets on the large south-facing deck. The kids can enjoy the playroom loft or build snowmen in the large fenced yard, while the adults baske in the enclosed sun room or cool off on the north-facing shaded deck.  This is a very private setting, nestled in the tall pines on three acres - yet you are only a short drive to downtown Durango! 

One large sun deck on the front of the house, a large shaded deck on the back, gas grill, outdoor seating, and a sun room off the master suite. Games, books and movies for all ages, plus a playroom for the kids.

The main level master bedroom has a queen bed; there are two bedrooms upstairs with queen beds; a sunken office has a trundle bed; the playroom has a futon, two twin roll away beds and a folding crib.

Just 10 minutes to historic downtown Durango! Ride the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, explore Mesa Verde National Park, drive the Million Dollar Highway, soak in the Hot Springs, ski at Durango Mountain Resort, hike in the San Juan National Forest, fish in the Animas River.

Downtown Durango

Durango offers mild seasons, a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities, amazing views, friendly community, and reasonable resort-town pricing. Historic Downtown Durango boasts shops, galleries, museums, fine restaurants, Fort Lewis College, Music in the Mountains, community recreation center, golf courses, parks, and the famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. To the north, the impressive San Juan Mountains provide excellent skiing each winter and hiking, mountain biking, rafting and fly fishing on the Animas River each summer. To the south and west are mesas in the open high desert with rock climbing, archeology and horseback riding. Visit Durango once, and you'll fall in love for a lifetime.

Area Attractions

Durango is within close proximity to the famous Mesa Verde National Park ruins, the San Juan and Uncompahgre National Forests, Durango Mountain Resort, Telluride Ski Area, Sky Ute Mountain Casino, McPhee Lake, the Trail of the Ancients, the Four Corners National Monument, and Chimney Rock Archaeological Area, Trimble Hot Springs and Pagosa Hot Springs, Dalton Ranch Country Club. Durango is also the starting point of the Million Dollar Highway. The old mining towns of Silverton and Ouray are worth the short drive. Don't forget to ride the famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad while you are here! There are many things for kids to do, too. Durango has a BMX park, skate park, sledding and tubing, ice skating arena, beginner ski hills, children's museum, mini-golf, go-karts, new library, and a community recreation center that offers swimming and rock wall climbing.

Outdoor Recreation

Ski: Durango Mountain Resort was named one of the 7 Great Mountains to Ski with Your Kids in Ski Magazine (2007) and was selected as one of the Top 20 Ski Resorts in North America in Conde Nast Traveler Magazine (2007). Also within a two hour drive is Telluride Ski Resort, Kendall / Silverton Mountain and Wolf Creek Ski Resort. Nearby small hills include Ski Hesperus and Chapman Hill. Fish / Hunt: There are many opportunities to hunt and fish in the area with local outfitters or on your own. Elk are abundant and the Animas River boasts gold medal trout. Hike / Bike / Snowshoe: There is access to numerous trails throughout our beautiful wilderness areas. Ask for suggestions for the best places to go during your stay. River: You can whitewater raft or kayak down the exciting Animas River. Guides or rentals available. Golf: Area courses include Hillcrest, Pinion Hills, Dalton Ranch and The Glacier Club. ATV / Snowmobile: Many trails and rental locations.

Rates range from $350 to $625 per night, dependant upon season - please inquire.

Cleaning fee, taxes and refundable security deposit extra.