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Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory

Family-friendly holiday home in Durango

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In the heart of Animas Valley, Red Cliff Log Lodge offers a rustic retreat with modern comforts. Enjoy a game room, basketball court and plenty of parking for RVs and trailers. With smart TVs, WiFi and full kitchen amenities, this lodge is perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory

Rustic Red Cliff Log Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 min N of Durango, 15 min to Purgatory, .5 miles to PJs Gourmet Market and .5 miles to the Durango Hot Springs. 4BR, 4Bth, game room, basketball court, lots of parking for RVs, trailers and vehicles. The house includes a full kitchen, smart TVs, WiFi and washer and dryer. The garage you see in the picture is the finished game room with ping pong, bumper pool and a deck with chairs. This is included in your stay. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in the mountains. Durango Hot Springs Spa and Dalton Ranch Golf Club 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and James Ranch. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating. Visit our Durango travel guide
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What's nearby

  • We had a great ride on the Durango & Silverton Railroad. Lots of snow melt and some whitewater rapids that were off the scale. Several avalanches have occurred near train lines this Spring. We stopped for a couple hours in Silverton for quick bite to eat and shop. Silverton, CO reminded us of our recent inner passage cruise that stopped in Skagway, Alaska.
    Animas River
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Historic steam engine train in Colorado, USA
    Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    12 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Purgatory Ski Area which includes snow, mountains and a luxury hotel or resort
    Purgatory Resort
    25 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club
    3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    10 min drive
  • Pop Sushi Durango
    13 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    9 min drive
  • Durango Joe's Drive Thru
    10 min drive
  • Chainless Brewing
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory located?

This family-friendly Durango holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Animas River and Durango Hot Springs Spa. Dalton Ranch Golf Club is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

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Rustic Lodge in the Animas Valley. 5 minutes to Durango, 15 minutes to Purgatory Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room, nice views and great distance from downtown Durango
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lonnelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great with communication. Loved the location and having the laundry room!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddie F.

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

Graduation Stay

Loved the cabin and the area. The location was nice as we traveled north to sightsee but were only 5 minutes to Durango. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Lovely Rustic Home

We had a little one (3) and 4 adults staying for a quick get away to spend time together. The reviews are spot on, house is clean, we enjoyed the game room over the garage, and the furniture is comfortable and well laid out. Wifi is quick, TV easy to use, and beds are comfortable. Kitchen was well stocked and appliances worked well. The parents of the kiddo really appreciated the washer and dryer (and the laundry soap provided). The hosts are very responsive, some of the best we have had over the years.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron A.

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

Great place for our adventures

The property was setup nicely for hanging out, making meals and having access to so many beautiful places to explore! The property does not include shower gel, soap or shampoo so we were caught off guard on that but otherwise everything is provided. The game room and basketball court were awesome to use as well! Loved the valley and mountain views, and seeing the sunrise each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Great spot!

Perfect location for our family to stay and enjoy summer in Durango for a few days. Nicely situated close to town and also close to James Ranch and Purgatory. Plenty of room for the 4 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT B., Cabot, AR

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

Great location!

We enjoyed our stay at this cabin on our recent ski trip to Purgatory. The owners were pleasant in our communications and the location of the cabin made getting to the ski resort a piece of cake. The cabin is also close to a grocery store and other things to do in and around Durango.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaylen G.

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

Family ski trip

Thank you for everything! Our stay was very pleasant. We stayed for a week and the kids had a blast skiing and playing games in the game room at the house!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian C.

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

Family gatherings in Durango

Great location. We spent our days exploring the area and evenings in the game room. Game room was a big hit! This rental fit all our needs with room for everyone. It was very easy to interact with our host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Durango Family Getaway

This Durango worked well for our multi-generational family. It had lots of room for the kids to run and play as well as areas for the adults to hang out and de-stress. The cabin was large, easy to get to and close to everything we needed. I would recommend this property if your visiting the Durango area!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., Boulder City, Nevada

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

Family Reunion

We had a great time in Durango. The house was comfortable and spacious enough for our family. The location was amazing. We enjoyed the train and the beautiful valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry E.

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

Perfect Christmas Getaway

The house was awesome! The perfect distance between Purgatory and town for our Christmas getaway. Arrival and departure process was super simple. Game room was awesome. Super fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Jean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Outside Durango

The owners were very communicative and friendly. Pros:-4 bedrooms-Lots of space for parking-Clean-Rooms were large-Grill-Large outdoor area for kids to play Cons:-Farther from downtown so if you want walking distance it’s not for you. However if you want more space and less people than this would be a pro. -Upstairs bathrooms only had a tub and no shower.-With the slanted roof you couldn’t stand up properly at the sink and in the tub-No AC was very warm upstairs -Only 1 TV in the main living space-If you’re older or have walking issues/disability the stairs to get into the place are extremely steep and some have a very large step up distance. -The place is definitely more rugged than the pictures show
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

We had a good time.

Nice property, a little older, but a good place to stay. Not the best access for the mobility challenged.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Kingman, AZ

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

Fun place to stay!

If you like original & fun, this is the place to stay. We were there for a family wedding & was excited to find a place close to the venue, but we would definitely go back and stay here just for the fun of it, anytime. Unique, clean, comfortable, well stocked, and friendly, accessible hosts. Kids had a great time with the spiral staircase, big yard to play in and the game room. Adults enjoyed the scenery and the relaxing setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

danielle a.

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

The perfect Durango location

Nice home and very spacious! Very clean. So close to everything you want to do in the Durango area. Even closer than i realized!! Beautiful view!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rustic Lodge

The house was nice but we had problems getting into the property. Stairs were insufficient. Beds were comfortable, house was clean, owners were very accommodating. Close to Durango.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda m.

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

Nice

We didn’t spend time much in the lodge because we were busy during the day but overall was very nice n clean lodge we enjoyed it enjoyed their story they shared with us
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

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

Perfect house for multiple families

Property was well maintained with a very unique layout. We absolutely loved the week we stayed there with family and friends. Four bedrooms and four baths was perfect with no waiting in line for facilities. Amenities were great and the large kitchen perfect for our morning breakfast. Highly recommend this home and will stay again on our next trip to Durango. Location was also great for all the activities we attended for my son’s wedding Exceptional home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

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

Fall Biking

Funky old cabin on a large lot with lawn. Clean and functional. Nice views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

5*****

Our group had 5 adults and 4 children between 8-12 years old. The house fit everyone comfortably and had all the necessities we needed for our 5 night stay. Quiet area and perfect location for our activities. Host was quick to respond to our inquiries and had great communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Anneliese G.

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

Stayed here with friends for a soccer tournament

This was a good home to stay in- it was VERY clean which won us over! It is definitely quirky and had some minor inconveniences (some doors won't close and several light bulbs were out upstairs- wasn't a huge deal but we didn't have much light up there at night) but the cleanliness and the neat game room would bring us back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Perfect fit

Very comfortable kitchen well supplied. Kids enjoyed ping pong. Grocery close short east drive to Durango/Silverton train Only negative front steps are in need of reconstruction
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay. Very cool old lodge with loads of rustic charm and plenty of comforts. Lots of room to get comfy or cozy. Nice property with lawns, flowers and trees. Easy in and out with plenty of parking. Close enough to town to make it an easy trip, but out of town enough to avoid the hustle and it puts you that much closer to the mountains. And you get a great view/sounds of the steam train twice a day! Great hosts who communicate very well. We will definately return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

william b.

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

50 Year Reunion of Army Buddies

Property is older and basic, but very clean, neat and comfortable. I believe the property owners care about the comfort of their guests, which was most important to our group. The kitchen was well equipped. The beds were comfortable. The stairs to the home were somewhat problematic to the oldest member of our group with a high step at the doorway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023