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Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango

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Escape to Gabriel's cabin, a serene riverside retreat just 4 miles from historic Downtown Durango. Relax on the expansive decks with seating and a gas fire pit, or unwind in the fully stocked kitchen with washer/dryer.

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

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Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango

Our 3 bed / 2.5 bath cabin (Gabriel's cabin) sits directly on the Animas River on over 3 acres and is only 4 miles (6 minutes) to historic Downtown Durango. Enjoy a private river front setting with room to room to roam (and fish), while being close to all of the incredible amenities and recreational experiences that Durango has to offer. The ample outdoor space/decks with seating and a gas fire pit will allow you to enjoy the amazing setting on the Animas River.

The cabin features the expected vacation rental amenities including a fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer (laundry detergent provided) and there is plenty of parking for multiple vehicles and trailers. High speed Starlink WIFI was installed in March 2024 with speeds over 100mbs. While the kitchen is fully stocked - it does not have a dishwasher.

Bed Configuration:
Main Bedroom - Queen Bed (Top Floor)
2nd Bedroom - Double Bed (Basement Level)
3rd Bedroom - 2 Bunk Beds (Single Over Single - Basement Level)

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.

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.

–About Your Host–
At Vacation Rental Collective (VRC), we’re a professional management company that takes pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality experience across all of our homes. The Vacation Rental Collective difference means you can always expect locally owned and operated service with a personal touch and insider knowledge of the area. We offer 24/7 guest communication and lightning-fast response times whenever you need assistance. Each property is professionally cleaned and meticulously maintained to ensure comfort and peace of mind, and every home is inspected before arrival to make sure every detail is guest-ready.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In the mountains

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)
Fire extinguisher

General

Garden
Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area and Hillcrest Golf Club. The Powerhouse and Historic Tram Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Durango travel guide

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Durango, CO

What's nearby

Animas River
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
6 min drive - 7.8 km
Animas River Trail
7 min drive - 8.1 km
Purgatory Resort
52 min drive - 59.9 km
Fort Lewis College
6 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station
9 min drive
Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
4 min drive

Restaurants

Roadhouse Pizza Company
6 min drive
McDonald’s
4 min drive
Sonic Drive-In
6 min drive
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
16 min walk
Serious Texas BAR-B-Q
4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Animas River and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Mercy Regional Medical Center. Animas River Trail and Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

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8/10 Good

Sara M.

Durango cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have visited Durango for a week plus twice in the last 3 years. It is a wonderful place to relax, hike and explore. The cabin on the river is great. It is on the rustic side, but very comfortable. This year was our second time to rent it! We love just sitting by the outdoor fireplace in the afternoon and listening to the river. A big plus is that it is so close to town!

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10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

15 Nov 2024

Durango cabin

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

3 Mar 2025

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

Our happy place

Rustic but really comfortable and fun. It was clean with good amenities. Our grandkids loved the bunk beds and our kids loved the fly fishing. We all loved the gas fire pit and being right on the river. I appreciated the short drive to Walmart to provision, too. Town is a quick 10 minutes away. Guest should be prepared for the very steep stairs between levels-especially the stairs into the basement. Would be good if there were some kind of gate installed at the top before someone has a serious fall. Also there are no outside accessible bear-proof trash cans. It was a great place for a weekend family getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate C.

7 Jan 2025

Lovely little cabin, great property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We met some friends in Durango for a little ski-cation and this cabin was perfect for our getaway. Two families fit nicely in the space, and the fact that it's pet friendly made it even better so the puppies could come along. The outdoor space was fantastic for getting outside, especially with the dogs. We enjoyed the fire pit and walking along the river. The location is close to everything, yet tucked away so you feel like you are miles from civilization. Kitchen was decently stocked so we could prepare meals easily, but be sure to bring your water bottles because there was only one glass to be found in the cupboard.Very nice place!

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10/10 Excellent

Marian B.

28 Oct 2024

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

Truly splendid

We arrived to a clean welcoming rustic home. Exactly what I had hope for and so much more. Came to Durango for a wedding but wanted to enjoy the beauty of Colorado and this did not disappoint. My son and three children loved having the entire downstairs as a separate space. The kitchen was so wonderful everything we wanted and more. Having a Walmart just down the street made getting anything we needed a breeze. Downtown was a short drive and Uber was available for a cheap quick ride. The magnificent outside was nature at its best. Abundant wildlife. Amazing fishing at your doorstep. Before touring the home and brining in our luggage we went straight to the hammocks by the river. Caretakers responded to all request immediately. The best time was wonderful!!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

Verified

6/10 Okay

Lyn M.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Instructions did not apply to property.

Instructed to run dishwasher. No dishwasher. Chipped dishes. You did catch a mouse which we disposed of. Inadequate cooling unit spitting water when we arrived. Property definitely not up to code. Best thing was location on the river and near town.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Velma Z.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Rustic feel with great potential.

We had an overall pleasant stay. The photos online were well-staged to portray the cabin in its best light; in reality it was underwhelming. The 2 full beds were nice but the 2 sets of bunk bed mattresses should be replaced. The stove only had two working burners which impeded cooking. As a whole the cooking/kitchenware is pretty rough and worn so plan to bring your own if intend to prepare meals in. The setting is not rural so if you’re expecting a cabin in the woods this is not the one. With a small investment and a good scrub this cabin could be a gem. Fire pit and river access are top notch. Would have been a plus if the cooling system been turned on before our check-in time so the cabin could have been cool when we arrived.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

Verified

8/10 Good

Kari K.

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good overall, but could be better

Overall, we enjoyed our stay at this rustic cabin. The location by the river is just stunning! The cabin is cute inside and was spacious enough for our family of 6. Our stay could've been better though. My kids were SO excited to use the fire pit, but upon arriving we found that it did not work. Also about half the lamps inside do not work. There was no remote to the downstairs TV so it was unusable. There also wasn't any dish soap or sponges so I had to go to the store to buy my own (something I don't like to do when I'm on a relaxing vacation). We also spotted a few mice down by the bunkbeds. It was nothing major and I did feel that overall the good outweighed the bad, but there are definitely things that were overlooked that could've made the stay that much better.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

30 Aug 2023

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

Great place right by the Animas.

Short drive to downtown. Plenty of property space if you bring pets. Just a couple things to point out: If you have mobility issues, be aware that the two flights of stairs inside the property are really steep. The water pressure in the main kitchen sink is not good at all. This makes for a pain when cleaning dishes as there is no dishwasher. The internet does not work at all. A new router is needed. I tried to reset it multiple times as stated in the instructions for check in. I even left it unplugged overnight to reset it, still didn’t work. Just a few issues that could use some attention.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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4/10 Poor

Donna W.

28 Aug 2023

Wanted to love it!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This property seemed to be ideal on paper, but wasn’t. If you have any physical disability or very small children, do not stay here. All bedrooms require going up or down some sketchy stairs. We worried about our elderly dog as well. The promised child gate never came. This cabin has only one fairly useless A/C unit, so it gets hot when Durango temperatures are in the 90’s. We brought fans with us thank goodness. Get ready for spiders on the bottom floor. They showed up in tub and near back door almost every day. This property needs an overhaul. Please throw away the “pink”cushions! No one will sit on those.On the plus side, close to River, but couldn’t use the fire pit because of fire restrictions. Also, very close to shopping and restaurants. Five minutes to downtown.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Ashlin R.

13 Dec 2023

Winter Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is in the perfect location! Close to downtown, 2 minutes from Home Depot and Walmart. Being right on the animas river was so relaxing and peaceful. We loved the location but we’re a little disappointed with the description of the house versus what it actually was. I specifically searched for 3 bedrooms because 3 families with kids and dogs were coming. We all needed separate bedrooms, but one of the ‘bedrooms’ does not have a door and you have to pass through it to go to another bedroom. It’s right when you go into the basement with an open staircase so noise leaks in from the living room and kitchen. This was very frustrating seeing as we had young children who we wanted to put to sleep earlier and then adults hang out in the shared spaces but had to be extremely quiet because of the lack of a 3rd bedroom. I’d really hope that they change their description of the house or enclose that bedroom somehow. Was also a little disappointed with all the rat poop and mouse traps everywhere - thankfully we didn’t see one but it just felt a little gross. Was also disappointed that the outside gas firepit was broken - that was another big sell of this house to us. But regardless of that, we spent most of our time outside in the yard, which is beautiful. The house could just use a TLC. Property management company was extremely helpful and responsive! Tried sending out a tech to fix the firepit but we were leaving the next day.

Verified

8/10 Good

Luis S.

23 Dec 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin by the river.

The cabin location was good, and the heads up on 4x4/awd was great, as it was muddy when i went and a 2 whd would have not made it up the steep hill. The cabin: at face value it gives woodsy cabin vibes. Along with that are some cons Cons: mousetraps.. my children found them. Glad they knew better not to touch. But a smaller child might have grabbed the one behind the fire place. Mouse droppings. These were found in the lower shower and at all the the window sills. Bugs. Elderbugs galore. I lost cound at how many we killed. The stove that was there, had one burner that was not functional. A lamp in the bunk bed room was not functional, and was structurally not sound. One of the bunkbeds was two twin beds with makeshift brackets holding them together, which was a bit nerve wrecking, as some ove them were loose. Some dishes were not clean to start. The house seemed to have lots of cracks. Maybe where bugs and mice get in? Pros. Heating was good. There was plenty of hot water. There was a good coffee pot. Plenty of beds. The outside was awesome, next to the river. (Cant beat that!) Replacement of some pans would be cool. We arent chefs by any means, but the pans have seen better days. Property management: I called them a few times, and they were great. The were most courteous and informative. They did advise that there was intent on replacing the range/stove. I, we, cannot say enough about the location. We loved being by the river. Overall, it was a good visit/stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cabin on Animas river

Clean Love the sound of the river. The fire pit was great

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

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