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Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond

3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 8 Sleeps Durango, CO
  • Covered Deck overlooking the stocked pond and the Hermosa Cliffs
  • Main Living Space, Kitchen and Dining
  • Main Living Space
  • Main Living Space
  • Kitchen
  • Dining and Kitchen looking into the Main Living Space
  • Note the fireplace is electric (not wood burning or gas).
  • Dining Space and Kitchen
  • Master Bedroom - King
  • Master Bedroom - King
  • Master Bathroom
  • Master Bathroom
  • 2nd Bedroom - Queen
  • 2nd Bedroom - Queen
  • 3rd Bedroom - Single over Single Bunk Bed (and conveniently, the washer and dryer)
  • 3rd Bedroom - Single over Single Bunk Bed (and conveniently, the washer and dryer)
  • 2nd Bathroom (Shared by 2nd and 3rd Bedrooms)
  • 2nd Bathroom (Shared by 2nd and 3rd Bedrooms)
  • For your convenience, we provide a starter set of basic amenities to get your vacation started off right!
  • View towards the house/deck from the stocked pond
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River Bend Ranch is a private ranch in Durango, Colorado located just five miles (10 minutes) from historic downtown Durango. Our three bedroom, two bath single level cabin is set among the willows and pines on our private trout pond and also features a covered deck with a wood stove.

We are located on the Million Dollar Highway in the Animas Valley on the way to Purgatory Ski Area (20 minutes) and Silverton (50 minutes).

Bed Configuration (Single level home so all bedrooms are on the same floor):

Master - King Bed
2nd Bedroom - Queen
3rd Bedroom - Bunk Beds (single over single)
Queen sleeper sofa in main living space

Come to River Bend Ranch and enjoy the beauty of the Animas Valley and one of the most unique properties in Durango. The cabin is equipped with Roku TV and and reasonably fast WIFI.

Things to know about your stay.

We are a working horse and cattle ranch, but our operations will not interfere with your stay. We also have a world class wedding and event venue on a five-acre lake close to the cabin. You have access to the outdoor areas on the property except when an event is in progress, which of course will not interfere with your use of the cabin, covered deck, and fenced yard. And, you'll always have access to the Animas River.

Our private trout pond is about 20 yards from your back deck. It is not fenced and you must keep close watch on children or those that cannot swim. Please do not reserve the property if you have safety concerns as it relates to the the access to the pond or the Animas River. The pond is filled by irrigation, which is shut off before Thanksgiving every year. This drains the pond through the winter months. The irrigation is turned back on in late April and takes a couple of days to refill. After it is refilled, it is restocked with fish.

The Durango- Silverton Train goes by the property daily (mid-morning, mid-afternoon and early evening).

This home is pet friendly! We allow a maximum of 2 dogs max and the pet fee is $40/day (for a max $250 per stay).

Book at least a week and a 10% discount is automatically applied (Excludes Christmas/New Years).

Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities.

Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes to stay dates, including changes that result in a shortened stay, are not permitted within 30 days of arrival, and any such changes will result in a penalty. Cancellations or changes that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date, forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance.

Vacation Rental Collective has the perfect Durango Vacation Rental, Durango Cabin, Durango AirBnB, or Durango VRBO for you and your group! Whether you're hiking, fishing, biking, skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort, or enjoying Durango’s one-of-a-kind restaurants VRC has your perfect private lodging accommodations.

Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.

  • pond
  • Television
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Parking
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Mountain
  • Mountain View
  • Rural
  • Deck / Patio
  • Outdoor Grill
  • fishing
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Weddings
  • necessary
  • Smoke detectors
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Enhanced cleaning practices
  • Clean with disinfectant
  • No-contact check-in and check-out
  • High touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
  • SafeHome (VRMA & VRHP)
  • WiFi
  • Washer & Dryer
  • Pet Friendly
September 1, 2024 - Escapia

Away from it all.

by William N.
Great location away from town but not too far away. The cabin was roomy and clean. The cabin is a short 10 minute ride to downtown Durango. We were able to day trip to Mesa Verde (1 hr drive). Don’t miss out on the Durango train ride. We did a combo trip where we drove a short 10 minutes north to Rockwood then took the train up to Soaring Zipline adventures. Kids will absolutely love this and if you are an adult it will bring the kid out of you. The cabin also had a trout pond out back that was fish able and loaded with decent sized rainbows.
We did not experience any interruptions from the venue that may host events like weddings.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad the cabin provided a comfortable and convenient base for your adventures. It sounds like you had an amazing time exploring Durango and beyond, and we're especially happy to hear that the trout pond added to your stay. We hope to welcome you back for more memorable trips in the future! -Erika
September 3, 2023 - Escapia

Animas valley paradise

by Suzie K.
We enjoyed every minute of our visit to Riverbend Ranch. The lawns were perfect and green. The trees were inviting and plenty of shade. The house was comfortable and well appointed, and then Dan was the perfect host.
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with Vacation Rental Collective! We hope to see you back again in the near future!
August 27, 2023 - Escapia

Beautiful setting outside of Durango

by Lisa L.
We loved the location and views from the deck. It was quick to get into town when we wanted to go in for dinner. The cabin was clean and had all the necessities. It was nice to find a place that was one level and had grounds you could easily walk around outside. We were traveling with my parents who both use canes and they loved walking down to the pond and sitting under the willow tree. Thank you for such a great stay!
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay here with Vacation Rental Collective! We hope to see you back again in the near future!
June 7, 2023 - Escapia

Watch your step...

The cabin itself was great, we loved the cabin. The property outside was amazing and had a great time being outside and fishing. The only issue was the dog poop that was everywhere outside. Someone prior to us must have had a small dog or possibly the owners. There were hundreds of piles which it made it hard for us to allow my 2 year old grandson to explore like he would have liked to.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. Sorry that the aerated lawn (not dog poop, lol) prevented your grandson from exploring. 🙂 It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with us again soon!
May 22, 2023 - Escapia

Awesome Property

by Rhonda B.
When we arrived the owner greeted us. Answered some questions that we had about the area. The cabin was clean and furnished well. The property itself is absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed watching the ducks and geese in the pond. Several different variety of birds and the deer in the morning and evenings were also a treat. The large back porch with picnic tables and chairs for morning coffee and evening R&R was perfect.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the property so much. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
August 9, 2022 - Escapia

River bend ranch excellent

by Bill H.
Location was awesome. Close to town but far enough away out that it gave us enough room for the kids to run and play. One stop shop. Killer views, stocked pond, paddle boats and wagon rides.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with Vacation Rental Collective. 🙂 It was a pleasure to host you and we hope you come stay with us again soon!
June 14, 2021 - Escapia

Perfect getaway

by Kacey K.
This was the perfect getaway for the family. Beautiful property and close enough to downtown Durango.
We really appreciate you taking the time to review your stay with us! We are happy to hear that the home was comfortable for your group. We hope to host you again for a future stay! 🙂
May 8, 2021 - Escapia

Unequaled

by Marco P.
More than we ever expected, huge property with lakes and trails for miles completely private. House fit to live in with all amenities including handmade soaps. The hosts were so gracious and fun that we had a barbecue together before we left. To summit up in one word, unequaled!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear your enjoyed your stay with Premier Vacation Rentals. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed the property so much. We hope you come stay with us again soon!
July 23, 2020 - Escapia

Lovely Retreat

Very nice place which suited our get away from tbe heat, to fish, and to take the Durango-Silverton steam train. We enjoyed all three.
To get rid of the mouse in the cabin, bring in a good cat for a few days, which would be safer and way more successful than trap or spray.

Some shampoo and soap in the showers would have been nice. Books and vids were dusty, all else clean, and we didn't come for TV anyway! Outdoor microwave disappointing- inside would be better.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed this property and the Durango area 🙂 I do agree with your cat method! We do provide a starter supply of paper towels, tp, shampoo, soap, etc. so if those were missing, I apologize! Always feel free to call us and we are happy to bring some out to you. I will pass along your recommendation about the microwave as well. Overall, it was a pleasure to host you and your family! We hope you stay with Premier Vacation Rentals again soon!
August 8, 2019 - Escapia

Great vacation!

by Bobbie J F.
The cabin and grounds are great! Plenty of room to spread out, both in and outdoors. The views of the cliffs from the back patio were beautiful and made us want to stay outside the whole time. Great location- Durango was 5 minutes away and the hot springs, Silverton, horse corral, etc. was close the other direction. We highly recommend this rental!
Thank you for the review, Bobbie! It was a pleasure to host you. We are glad you enjoyed the home and beautiful Durango area. We hope you choose Premier Vacation Vacation Rentals again for your next visit 🙂
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