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Durango Colorado Vacation Rentals

Nestled in the stunning San Juan Mountains, Durango, CO, is the perfect destination for outdoor adventures, rich history, and charming downtown experiences. Whether you're exploring the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, skiing at Purgatory Resort, or hiking the breathtaking trails, our selection of Durango vacation rentals offers a home base for every traveler. 

From cozy cabins and mountain view rentals to luxury vacation homes and pet-friendly accommodations, you'll find the perfect place to relax and enjoy all the best that Durango has to offer, including family-friendly activities, romantic getaways, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Durango Vacations Are Filled With

  • Purgatory Resort

  • Historic Train Ride

  • Mesa Verde

Restaurants & Bars
Summer & Winter Activities
Concierge Services
Grocery Stores

Restaurants & Bars

After a day of outdoor adventures in Durango, CO, fueling up is essential. Whether you’ve hiked the breathtaking trails of the San Juan Mountains or gone whitewater rafting on the Animas River, local eateries are ready to satisfy your hunger. For more information on popular food and drink, check below.
Restaurants Near Purgatory Resort

Purgy's Restaurant – American – $$ – at Purgatory Resort

The Nugget Mountain Bar – Pub Grub – 48721 Highway 550

Village Market & Deli – Sandwiches – at Purgatory Resort

Old School House Café – Pizza – 46778 Highway 550

Durango Restaurants & Dining

Akami – Poke & Ramen – 309 College Drive

Carvers Brewing Company – American – 1022 Main Avenue

Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen - American Bistro with SW Flair - 862 Main Avenue

College Drive Café – Breakfast/Lunch – 666 E College Drive

Cuckoos Chicken House & Watering Hole – Wings/Sports Bar – 128 E College Drive

East By Southwest/Mama Sylvia’s – Asian/Italian – 160 E College Drive

El Moro Spirits & Tavern  – Modern Rustic – 945 Main Avenue

Eolus – Fine Dining – 919 Main Avenue

Fired Up – Pizza – 735 Main Avenue

Frida's – Mexican Food – 2525 Main Avenue

Gazpachos  – New Mexican – 431 E 2nd Avenue

Homeslice – Pizza – 441 E College Drive

James Ranch  – Grill & Market – 33846 US 550

Nayarit – Mexican Cuisine – 1135 South Camino Del Rio

Ninis Taqueria – Mexican – 552 Main Avenue

Old Tymers – American – 1000 Main Avenue

Ore House – Fine Dining –  147 East College Drive

Oscars – Breakfast/Lunch – 18 Town Plaza

Pop Sushi – Sushi – 40 CO Rd 250

Seasons Rotisserie & Grill – Fine Dining – 764 Main Avenue

Serious Texas BBQ – South – BBQ – 650 S Camino Del Rio

Serious Texas BBQ – North – BBQ – 3535 N Main Avenue

Ska Brewing – Brewery – 225 Girard Street

Steamworks Brewing Company – American –  801 E 2nd Avenue

Switchback – Taco Bar – 741 Main Avenue

Taco Libre  – Taco Taqueria –  1150 Main Avenue

T’s Smokehouse – BBQ – #3 Depot Place

The Mahogany Grill– Fine Dining – 699 Main Avenue

The Balcony Bar & Grill – American – 600 Main Avenue

Zia Taqueria – North – Mexican – 3101 Main Avenue

Zia Taqueria – South – Mexican – $ – 400 S Camino del Rio, 970-247-1002

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Guides & Tours

Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, a history buff, or a foodie, you'll find something exciting to do in every season. Dive into our recommendations and make the most of your time in beautiful Durango!
Summer Activities

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad – Ride the historic train

Hiking – Find the best trails in and around Durango 

Rock Climbing – Don't miss these Durango favorite climbing spots 

Mountain Biking – Mountain biking trails

ROLL eBike
Door to Door Electric Bike Rental in Durango
970-233-7904

White Water Rafting
Mild To Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours
10% Discount - just tell them you are a VRC guest (not valid on already discounted packages)
800-567-6745 

ATV Tours and Rentals
Pirate Back Country Adventures
10% Discount - just tell them you are a VRC guest 
970-247-3706

Horse Back Riding
Bucks Livery
10% Discount - just tell them you are a VRC guest 
970-385-2115 

Rock Climbing/Mountaineering
San Juan Mountain Guides
10% Discount - just tell them you are a VRC guest 
800-642-5389

Jeep Trail Tours
Mild To Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours
10% Discount - just tell them you are a VRC guest  (not valid on already discounted packages)
800-567-6745 

Purgatory Resort
970-247-9000

Zipline
 Soaring Tree Top Adventures
970-769-2357 (Click here for Specials)

Golf
Dalton Ranch Golf Club970-247-8774
Hillcrest Golf Club, 970-247-1499

Guided Fishing
The San Juan Angler
970-382-9978

Train Ride
Durango & Silverton Train
800-874-4607

Hot Springs
 Trimble Spa and Hot Springs
877-811-7111

Mesa Verde National Park
National Park800-449-2288

Mountain Bike Tours
Hermosa Tours877-765-5688

Swimming/Working Out
Durango Recreation Center970-375-7300

Hot Air Balloon Rides
Rocky Mountain Balloon Adventures970-731-8060

Paintball/Zipline
Durango Adventures970-759-9880

Gold Mine Tour
Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour970-387-5444

Our Favorite Durango Fishing Spots

Haviland Lake

Crater Lake

Molas Lake

Andrews Lake

Electra (closed until summer 2023)

Lime creek & West Lime Creek

Lake Nighthorse

Little Molas Lake

Animas and San Juan Rivers

Don't forget to check out the Durango Area River Report

Winter Activities

Guided Fishing – The San Juan Angler, 970-382-9978

Sleigh Ride – Bucks Livery970-385-2115 – 10% Discount (Except Holiday/Spring Break)

Ski/Snowboard Rentals – Performance Sports, 970-828-1278 – 
15% Discount with advance online reservations
 (ski rentals & delivery)

Snowmobile Tours – Pirate Backcountry Adventures970-247-3706 – 10% Discount

Ice Climbing/Mountaineering – San Juan Mountain Guides, 800-642-5389 – 20% discount

Lift Tickets – Purgatory Resort, 970-247-9000

Dog Sledding – Durango Dog Ranch, 970-259-0694

Tubing, Snowshoeing, etc. – Purgatory (formerly Durango Mountain Resort), 970-385-2115 Ext.22215

Hot Springs – Durango Hot Springs, 970-247- 0111

Swimming/Working Out – Durango Recreation Center, 970-375-7300

Private Ski Lessons

  • Steve Pease, 970-759-9569
    PSIA certified Ski Instructor Specializing in kids instructions from beginning to advanced skiers

  • Sharri Schaaf, 970-749-3320
    Level 1 cert and Child Specialist

Ice Skating – Chapman Hill, 970-375-7395

Train Ride – Durango & Silverton Train, 800-874-4607

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Concierge Services

Explore our exclusive concierge services, designed to make your stay in Durango effortless and unforgettable. From personalized itineraries to reservations at the finest local restaurants, we're here to take care of the details. Let us handle the planning, so you can focus on enjoying every moment of your trip.

Grocery delivery (Lucky Services)

Private In-house Chef (Adventure Through Food)

In-house chef/catering  – ( The Durango Chef )

Homemade delivery/takeout – Laura’s Artisan  – Food made fresh! Order 24 hours in advance.

Massage (Swedish/Thai) – Chris Furer Massage Therapy – 20% discount for VRC guests

Photography – Sabrina Brant Photography – 10% Discount for VRC guests

Child Care/Baby Sitting Services – Pea Pods

Kid's Summer Bike Camp - Nifty Nanny

Baby Supply Rental (cribs, car-seats etc.) – Baby Quip Durango

Private Yoga Classes - Yoga Sara 505-814-4112

Dinner recommendations and reservations – (complimentary)

Ground transportation (Depends on routing)

Daily maid service – (Depends on size of the rental)

Receiving packages in advance of guests’ arrival (complimentary)

Vacation Planning  (complimentary)

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Grocery Stores

Walmart - 1155 South Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO – 3 miles south of Durango

Natures Oasis - 300 South Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO – 1 mile south of Durango

Albertsons – 311 West College Drive, Durango, CO – in town

PJs Gourmet Market 67 Trimble Lane, Durango, CO 970-247-0100 – 9 miles north of town

City Market – North 3130 Main Avenue, Durango, CO – 970-247-9435 – in town

City Market – South 6 Town Plaza, Durango, CO – 970-247-2921 – in town

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Meet Your Durango Area Experts

  • Keith Brant

    The Durango Collection
    One of my favorite things to do is to introduce Durango and the Durango Experience to guests from all over the world. It’s an amazing place and one that I am fortunate to call home. The advantage of a VRC rental property is our local knowledge and the real-time, lightning fast, attention to all the details associated with caring for our clients’ properties and homes and the guests who rent them. We know this area because we live here. We know how to get things done because we are part of this community. This level of care for our clients’ properties translates into amazing guest experiences for those who visit here. Whether you are in Durango for the adventure, the history of the “wild west,” or just to enjoy the natural world that surrounds us here, we welcome you. And we are committed to providing an amazing experience for you.
  • Levi Lloyd

    Regional Operations Director
    I enjoy everything that Durango has to offer, from its great restaurants to the access to the San Juan Mountains. Whether it's hiking, fishing, mountain biking, camping, or spending time on Lake Nighthorse, there's always something to do. Some of my favorite trails include Spud Lake, W Lime Creek, and the Colorado Trail. As for dining, I love eating at El Moro, Mama Silvia's, and Switchback
  • Erika Jeter

    Lead Guest Services Representative
    My favorite part of Durango, Colorado, is exploring the San Juan Mountains, where hiking and scenic drives showcase the area's natural beauty.Downtown Durango is full of charm, with its unique shops, lively restaurants, and rich Old West history. Whether it's skiing at Purgatory Resort in the winter or rafting the Animas River in the summer, Durango's year-round outdoor adventures make it a truly special place.
  • Andy Brown

    Guest Services Representative
    I love spending time outdoors, whether it’s hiking, camping, snowshoeing, fishing, or mountain biking, and the nearby rivers and lakes offer plenty of opportunities for water activities. The stunning mountain scenery makes every outing even more enjoyable. The small-town atmosphere is perfect for someone like me, who prefers the quiet charm over the hustle and bustle of big cities, despite being born and raised in LA. Plus, the area boasts a variety of excellent restaurants and is ideally located for exploring even more incredible places within just a few hours' drive.
  • Anna Templeton

    Guest Services Representative
    I love Durango's rich and varied food scene, with everything from farm-to-table spots to laid-back breweries. I also really enjoy having four distinct seasons to enjoy all of my favorite sports, including skiing in the winter and hiking to see wildflowers in the summer.

    My absolute favorite activity is paddleboarding on the Animas River. It strikes a perfect balance between relaxation and adventure. Whether I'm exploring the hiking trails around the San Juan Mountains or paddling on Vallecito Reservoir, there's always somewhere beautiful to explore!
  • Holly Houston

    Guest Services Representative
    My favorite part of Durango, Colorado, is the perfect mix of outdoor adventure and small-town charm. I love hiking the trails at Animas Mountain or Horse Gulch—there’s nothing like reaching the top and soaking in those incredible views. I can spend hours wandering through unique shops, grabbing coffee from a local café, and enjoying a delicious meal at a cozy restaurant. There’s something special about the way Durango feels like both a wild escape and a welcoming community.
  • Mackey Wesner

    Guest Services Representative
    My favorite part of Durango, Colorado, is the perfect mix of outdoor adventure and small-town charm. I love hiking the trails at Animas Mountain or Horse Gulch—there’s nothing like reaching the top and soaking in those incredible views. I can spend hours wandering through unique shops, grabbing coffee from a local café, and enjoying a delicious meal at a cozy restaurant. There’s something special about the way Durango feels like both a wild escape and a welcoming community.
  • Carly Hahn

    Property Care Assistant
    My favorite thing about Durango, Colorado, is the endless opportunities for adventure. I love spending the day rock climbing at X-Rock or the local climbing gym, Gravity Lab. When I’m not on the cliffs, you can find me river surfing on the Animas River. After a day of adrenaline-packed fun, relaxing by the river or grabbing a bite downtown makes the perfect ending. Durango is truly my playground for both climbing and surfing thrills.
  • Bryce Jackson

    Property Maintenance Specialist
    What I love most about Durango, Colorado, is the variety of outdoor activities. In the winter, I spend my time skiing at Purgatory Resort, enjoying the great runs and mountain views. During the warmer months, I switch to hiking, with trails like Animas Mountain and Engineer Mountain being my go-to spots. Both offer great scenery and a good workout. Durango makes it easy to enjoy the outdoors year-round.

Hear from Our Happy Guests

We have always had 1st class service with VRC for our Durango, CO rentals. If there are issues, they do everything they can to resolve quickly. Just got back from a week long stay... wonderful. 

Mike & Judi Ritchey, Ennis, TX

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