Located in Durango, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Durango Hot Springs Spa and Dalton Ranch Golf Club. .This cottage is 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Jones Creek Trailhead.
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 19 min drive - 17.5 km
Getting around
Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 17 min drive
Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
James Ranch Grill - 3 min drive
Hermosa Creek Grill - 4 min walk
Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers - 7 min drive
J Bar J Ranch - 9 min drive
Ice Pirates - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A wonderful 3 bedroom/2 bath rental (1,000 sq
A wonderful 3 bedroom/2 bath rental (1,000 sq. ft.) with private access to Hermosa Creek. A master bedroom with King bed and ensuite bath, a second bedroom with Queen bed and a third bedroom with two twin beds awaits you. There is a second full hall bath. A fully equipped kitchen allows for quiet dinners at home. PJ's Gourmet Market and Animas Wine & Spirits are a short 5 min. drive, as is Dalton Golf Club. We are perfectly situated 10 miles from Durango and 15 miles from Purgatory Ski Resort.
We live on the property, in a separate home, so are always there should you need anything at all.
This cottage is approximately 1,000 sq. ft.
Each bedroom has a smart tv. The Master bedroom has an en suite bath and well as a desk that can be used as a workspace.
There is a hall bath that services the other two bedrooms.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Cheryl Rainey
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
On-site parking
Kitchen
Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Work spaces
Office
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Beautiful Cottage Just North of Durango 3BR/2BA
Beautiful Rental Just North of Durango 3BR/2BA Durango
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa H., Austin, TX
5 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful Christmas at
We return to this property every year to spend Christmas because it is the perfect place to cozy up and spend time together as a family. The beds and bedrooms are comfortable and cozy and the kitchen and living area have everything we need to make yummy meals and enjoy various activities including playing board games, reading, talking and opening our gifts!We so appreciate the Christmas tree where we place our gifts and love the view outside. The location is fantastic halfway between Durango and Purgatory with a grocery store nearby. I can't not say enough wonderful things about this place. We look forward to staying here again next Christmas!
Alyssa H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keith M.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice & Clean
Nice clean and comfortable place
Keith M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maren B.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home in perfect location
We had the best stay here. The home had everything we needed. The sofa and loveseat in the living area is where we spent our time talking and watching TV. Everything looked brand new. Beds were comfortable. Great water pressure in the showers. Lots of hangers for clothes. We walked in the mornings, and there was great area for walks. We tried the Hermosa Creek grill our first day. It's a 5 minute walk. We normally like to try different restaurants every day, but we ate at this one every day. It is phenomenal. I wish we had this restaurant at home. Overall a great stay!
Maren B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bobbie B., Where do you live?
18 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Hermosa - great stay
Our stay was great. The property was well maintained and we had no complaints whatsoever. The house seems fairly new and quite spacious. We found pots, pans, utensils, extra towels, etc. In fact, we had no reason to contact the owners unless we wanted to tell them how pleased we were. We would definitely come here again should Durango be our vacation spot. Thank you Cheryl & Russell for providing such a wonderful opportunity to our family. The Boyds
Bobbie B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sara P.
26 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paintbrush Lane
We had a wonderful stay! The property itself it gorgeous with the creek easily accessible from the house. One of the things we were most impressed with is that they had everything we needed and more. From all the necessary kitchen utensils to a changing pad in case there were little ones. They truly thought of everything. Close to town but far enough away to feel special. We would definitely stay here again.
Sara P.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Sasha C.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute, clean and convenient- But not a cottage in the woods.
Property was clean and well taken care of. There is a nice river/creek on the backside of the property.
One suggestion:Add curtains to the bed rooms so that they can be darkened. It was hard to get my toddler to sleep because the room was too bright.
One complaint: The listing makes it seem the property is in the woods. It is on a gravel slab with 5 other buildings. I was so confused when I arrived as there no photos indicating this on the listing. It would be helpful and appropriate for the owner to post a photo of the actual property and surrounding areas.
Sasha C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Claire A.
8 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving stay
A wonderful property and wonderful hosts......we had a nice peaceful time
Claire A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lucretia W., Fredericksburg, Texas
14 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip with friends
Great little place. Loved the creek and the owners and the property manager were awesome and so accommodating! Highly recommend
Lucretia W.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aleksandra C.
13 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and peaceful
We had a great time staying at Paintbrush Enterprises. The house was very clean and in a very good condition. We appreciated the space around the house and the closeness of the creek. The property owners were in touch with us and very responsive. I would definitely recommend staying there. Wish there was some dedicated space for winter gear (skis/snowboards, etc.), if we went there in wintertime.
Aleksandra C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
James C.
11 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Hermosa house
Nice place with great views and easy access to Durango and the mountains
James C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer T.
10 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and new project property!
This was our first trip to the area. This home was spotless. Kitchen very well stocked. We really appreciated having enough coffee and toiletries for our stay. We enjoyed the location and it was not an issue to go into town each day or evening for activities. The owners were very helpful when we had a question. We will plan to return. Our only complaint was we were not able to catch any fish in the creek. We think it was just the current conditions at the time of our stay!
Jennifer T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie G.
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Durango Gem
We stayed here for a weekend with our two boys. The house was well appointed and clean, with all the amenities we could have asked for and more. Beds were very comfortable and AC was cold. It was fun exploring the creek and stargazing without the light pollution of more urban areas. We never had to contact our hosts during our stay, but they welcomed us with a handwritten note and followed up to let us know we had left our phone chargers (oops) which they promptly mailed back to us at no charge. Wow! 10 stars for hospitality. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stephanie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Nancy G.
26 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property/location/hosts
Honestly, first impression of the property was "oh, that's a lot of rocks" as the front approach to the unit is all rocks, and there are multiple units on the property (so a rather large expanse of rock). HOWEVER, walk through the front door and look at the back of the property, and you won't really care about the front (which is actually convenient for parking). The interior of the unit was absolutely perfect (four adults), with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms each couple had their own space. We used the third bedroom as a "staging area" for our gear, so it was nice not to have it in our rooms. The backyard, proximity to the river, and large grassy area were absolutely beautiful. Would have liked access to the back from the back porch, but walking around to it from the side works too. A quick drive to downtown Durango, dining (walk to the Hermosa Creek Grille for breakfast!), Lemon Reservoir, Trimble Hot Springs - so much to do, and so conveniently located - I would definitely recommend this to my family and friends (in fact, I already have). The hosts were super nice, available, and accommodating. Loved the notecard and jar of honey/honey server from Honeyville (also very close by!) Could not have asked for anything more.
Nancy G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deeanne T.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect!
We enjoyed our stay. This place had everything we needed and the location was perfect. The decor, cleanliness and organization felt welcoming and allowed us to relax. I enjoyed how every room had its own TV. The beds were comfortable. It also had all the toiletries so no need to bring your own. Would definitely go back.
Deeanne T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel M.
7 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
75 Paintbrush review
This property was absolutely perfect for a holiday get away for my wife and I and 3 of our grown kids. We love the town of Durango, and this property was nice and quiet. The check in and check out process was very smooth and efficient, and Brittany, the on site property manager, was a joy to work with. We will definitely keep this place in mind for future trips to Durango.
Daniel M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jim M.
1 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
This is super clean, new and nice! The hosts are super responsive and ready to assist if needed.
I’d recommend this property to all my family and friends. Awesome location, located near grocery store and great hot springs-check it out.
Jim M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ethan M.
19 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless, beautiful, and fun
This place was immaculate when we arrived and felt like we were the first family to ever stay here. The property is beautiful with a nice open space where our kids could run around, play in the small stream, kick a soccer ball around, or even play some frisbee golf. The hosts are incredibly kind and have some of the best local recommendations for activities and food that you will ever find in Durango. This is without a doubt our first choice place to stay when we come to Durango next time.
Ethan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Christina D., Charlotte, USA
6 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Ten Stars
I can't say enough nice things about this rental. It was exactly as described. We spent ten nights, and it was perfect for our family of five. The hosts were responsive, helpful, and kind. Brittany even left us a thoughtful birthday surprise for my daughters. The rental was comfortable, clean, and spacious. It was fully stocked with everything you could need with many extras you would not expect. The beds were very comfortable in all the rooms. We loved that this property had A/C, which is not common in CO. It was very peaceful and quiet - the only sounds were babbling creeks and the morning/evening sound of the Narrow Guage Durango to Silverton Train (which was fun for my ten y/o to watch go by). Ideally located between Durango and Purgatory with conveniences like a grocery store (5 min) and Hermosa Grill, which served breakfast and lunch and was delicious. I could go on and on about how satisfied we were with our stay. If you are considering booking, do it. You won't regret it.
Christina D.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kris B., Colorado Springs, CO
6 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Hermosa
Great stay at property just outside of Durango. Home was very clean and well stocked. We enjoyed the chairs out by the stream. It's a beautiful area.
Kris B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Teri H.
8 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A Perfect Stay
We stayed for 6 nights and had a wonderful experience. This is probably the best/cleanest vacation rental we have ever stayed in. The bonus was the beautiful creek running through the private property. We would gladly stay again.
Teri H.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy Q., Denison
18 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
The house was extremely clean and smelled wonderful. It was in the middle between the ski resort and downtown. I can tell the owners take pride in their house and they want people to enjoy their stay. The only recommendation from me would be to put a picture of the outside of the house online. I had no idea it was a mobile home and wasn’t sure we were in the correct location when we first arrived. But once we got it all figured out it was a very nice stay.
Amy Q.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Susan S.
14 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place close to Purgatory
Russell, Cheryl and Brittany are amazing hosts!! The house was perfect for my family and teens! It’s spotless and they provide anything you could need! They sent check in info about a week before our trip with things to do in Durango as well as a dining guide. Beautiful property that backs up to the creek. Would definitely stay again and recommend to friends!
Susan S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brandon L., Lantana, TX
12 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location between Durango & Purgatory!
The host was outstanding, and the property was great for our family of 6. Brittany worked with us on check-in to accomodate our schedules so we were set up well for skiing. Hermosa is only a short drive from the slopes in the morning (closer than Durango) and not far from town for dinner in the evenings. The Hermosa Creek Grill was a pleasant surprise for lunch the day we arrived and one of our best meals of the trip. Thanks and can't wait to come back.
Brandon L.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa H., Austin, TX
23 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing holiday stay!
This was the perfect place for a cozy Christmas holiday. We so appreciated the holiday decorations and Gingerbread kit. The beds were so comfortable and kitchen had everything we needed. The location was perfect in between Pugarory and just north of Durango. We took a nice long walk one day and enjoyed walking down to the creek. Overall highly recommend!
Alyssa H.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Bryant H.
5 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for skiing at Purgatory
Brand new home in a quiet neighborhood north of Durango. The home was the perfect spot for me and my two teenagers. Everything was very clean (seemed brand new) and the kitchen was stocked with everything you could need to cook. It was to cold to use, but the patio looked like a perfect place to have meals in the Summer. Britany was very responsive with any questions and they even had a Christmas tree set up in the living room. Great experience.