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

8.8 (21 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  4 Guests
Durango House | Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min. to Downtown Durango

2 Bedroom House in Durango

Our 2 bed / 2 bath cabin (Ariel's Nest) 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 large 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, BBQ Grill, 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:
Master Bedroom - Queen Bed (Main Floor)
2nd Bedroom - 2 Twins (Top Floor)
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.

Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min to Downtown Durango is located in Durango. Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min to Downtown Durango provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Pet Friendly Rustic Cabin on the Animas River - 6 Min to Downtown Durango has 2 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Durango has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Durango, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • Unit size: 1450 sq ft (135 sq m)
  • English
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Paula P.
Aug 9, 2025 07:19:40 AM
Review Score:   6
Summary: Fan unit smelled like it was on fire. Some furniture should be replaced due to wobbly legs. Down stairs shower was either freezing cold or burning hot while showering.
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