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Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 3186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club
    4 min drive
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa
    5 min drive
  • Animas River
    5 min drive
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    32 min drive

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About the area

Durango

With a stay at this vacation home in Durango, you'll be in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Dalton Ranch Golf Club. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Durango Hot Springs Spa and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from San Juan National Forest.

What's nearby

  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa - 5 min drive
  • Animas River Trail - 10 min drive
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 11 min drive
  • Fort Lewis College - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 13 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Happy Pappys Pizza n Wings - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chainless Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tacos Nayarit - ‬8 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.

Waterfall Ranch home

Enjoy a lower-level studio apartment at a centennial ranch in the Animas Valley just 5 miles north of Durango. Just bring your toothbrush and clothing; the rest is ready for you.
10 minutes from downtown Durango and 20 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort.
Beautiful views of the mountains.
Comfortable new queen-size mattress in the master bedroom, kitchen, and family room with a trundle bed that makes 2 twin beds for extra sleeping accommodations and a private bathroom.
There is a couch, a loveseat, and a trundle bed for your relaxation. There are 4 separate seating areas outside during the spring, summer, and fall. Your comfort is my top priority.
TV has a fire stick and VCR with a selection of movies. Enjoy games, work on a puzzle, or relax in the hammock or on the loveseat with a book from our library.
In the spring, summer and fall you will enjoy outdoor living with outdoor dining on the patio, enjoy the gazebo with a fireplace and a beautiful flower garden, and a meditation garden.
Hike above the property to our waterfall or enjoy the quiet of Animas River Wetlands where you see birds, deer, and maybe a red-tail fox.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Patti ZInk

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Note from host: We have a ditch that goes through the property.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Waterfall Ranch Home Durango
Waterfall Ranch Home Private vacation home
Waterfall Ranch Home Private vacation home Durango

Waterfall Ranch home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet location
Very nice basement apartment across the street from a great hike to a waterfall.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary V., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
We love Durango
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorrie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
We felt right at home at the Waterfall Ranch! Perfect for the 3 of us. We will definitely stay there again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream getaway for outdoor enthusiasts
Welcoming host and easy check in made it very easy to start relaxing. The bonus was the amazing history of the ranch and the Zink family. We were there to mountain bike and hang out, which we enjoyed immensely. The location is amazing - Durango Hot Springs is just down the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
By far, obe of the very best VRBO properties i have ever used. Its beautiful, amazing location, great views, great stocked kitchen and wonderful areas to cook outside and relax. I would highly recommend. Patti, the host is very special and we fell in love with her dog and the cat. So sweet and friendly. Hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and welcoming spot
Really a lovely, comfortable and historic property in a gorgeous setting convenient to Durango and the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado. The owners are a long established local family, and this is a true ranch house including lovely gardens--and a couple of beautiful horses. Greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Camille L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb-Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Decor
Here for Durango HS Reunion. Great place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Great option for staying in Durango
The basement apartment is about ten minutes north of Durango below the ranch house, 45 minutes south of Silverton. Out the front door is a beautiful view of the mountains across the valley. Parking is in front of the unit. The bedroom has a very comfy bed and bedding. There is a trundle bed (twin) in the sitting room. The kitchen is small and intended for simple meals. Lovely tableware! The bathroom is large and includes liquid soap/shampoo/conditioner in the shower. Small basement windows provided for some ventilation. Any cooking odors were hard to dispel. Location is great. Not too close to town and closer to a lot of the mountain destinations we went to. Arrival was super easy—we walked in the door and keys to the locked unit were laid out for us. Departure was just as easy. We stripped the beds but didn’t have to. The unit was very clean. Patti, the owner, was nearly invisible but was responsive when we needed her for anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and convenient location
Patti thought of everything we might need for our stay. The location is perfect and the views are incredible. Being able to explore the beautiful property was a huge bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
The location is gorgeous and we loved the history of the property. Host was gracious and we had everything we needed. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen D. B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would stay again !
Patti the host is very nice and accommodating. We felt at home, and it was in a good location outside of town.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
It was cool to see all the western stuff inside and out Great hike to falls and lake. Easy and relaxing. Look forward to returning again. Thanks Doug
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Stay
What a great place to stay while in Durango- just outside of town on a centennial ranch. Plenty of space to relax, hike right out the back door, and admire the views. Patti is a gracious host and it was really interesting to read the history of the ranch. If you want to be close to Durango but get away from the crowd, this is a great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alix M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional
All who saw where I stayed were envious. Several of us stayed at different locations nearby. Everything was very clean, quiet with a comfortable bed which was important to someone with back problems. The outside areas were beautiful. The inside was unique with many amenities and felt like home. The location was perfect. It surpassed my expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would recommend to anyone. We totally enjoyed the property and host.
We loved in there in Durango and the property was just as described and pictured on site. Thank you for the enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice B., Golden, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Durango Waterfall Ranch
We really enjoyed the Waterfall Ranch. Patti Zink, the owner, was very helpful. We took the train to Silverton. The suite was clean, we did have to kill 3-5 bugs. Patti gave us a lot of great ideas of what to do in Durango and the surrounding area. The property around Waterfall Ranch is so relaxing. They even talk about Waterfall Ranch on the narrow gague railroad. Maybe better signage or markings to show where to turn into the ranch. We missed the turn-in almost every time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jax W., Tucson, AZ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a getaway
We stayed at Waterfall Ranch for a wedding at River Bend. The location was perfect for us and it was also a short drive into town. We did not have the opportunity to meet Patti, but Margie took great care of us. The interior space looks even lovelier in person and the property is beautiful, from the horses to the dock to the waterfall. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Retreat!
We loved our 3 day stay at Patti’s ranch. It was quiet, private, has lots of beautiful outdoor space, and it’s only 10 minutes outside of Durango - close enough to get there easily for dinner or supplies. It’s a great place for 2 people and we would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ted l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Durango Trip
Great location, Easy access to town and mountains.The sunset from the Oxbow lake and wetlands on the paddle board made our evenings special. if I had 3 Thumbs, they would all be Up.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic Ranch
Nice, quiet country setting close to town complete with manicured yard and horse watching. Owner even came and put some hay out to get the horses and their foals to come closer! Everything made us feel so welcome. Pretty outdoor seating available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely the best VRBO experience…
This is the PERFECT property for a Durango area visit. We were there for a wedding at River Bend and the rehearsal dinner at Dalton Ranch. So convenient to both location. Charming owner (and her adorable dog) and a beautiful, comfortable space to relax and stay! ❤️ We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Anniversary Trip
We had a short stay here, but it was absolutely lovely. Everything was clean and there were so many amenities provided. Patti is a doll and allowed us to check in as soon as the place was cleaned and was flexible with check out as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

konainc

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfall Ranch - July 2023
The ranch grounds are pretty as a picture! Loads of beautiful flowers all around the property. We were lucky with our timing as there were two 6/7 wk old foals. The kitchen is very well appointed (although we didn’t do any cooking). Nice big full bathroom. There is also another ‘bathroom’ with just a sink that came in handy. Beds were comfy. Lots of books to leaf through. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Our family enjoyed our stay and loved watching the two month old horses on the property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023