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A/C, Luxury Home, Gated Community, Peace & Privacy!

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A wooden deck with a stone fireplace, seating, and a view of a forest.
A modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.
A modern entrance with stone walls and glass doors leading into a wooden interior.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a modern kitchen in the background.
A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, large windows offering views of trees, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms302 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Animas River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Lewis College
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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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/C, Luxury Home, Gated Community, Peace & Privacy!

Escape to Shadow's Retreat, a luxurious mountain haven tucked within the exclusive gates of Taylor Ranch, just 10 miles from the heart of Durango. Set on 35 acres of pristine wilderness, this 3,200-square-foot, Air-Conditioned home offers the perfect blend of tranquility and adventure, with frequent wildlife sightings and direct access to the San Juan National Forest trails. Inside, you'll find a thoughtfully designed interior with cozy-yet-modern furnishings, multiple living spaces, a full gourmet kitchen, and all the comforts of home — from Smart TVs and a ping-pong table to a gas fireplace and work-friendly spaces.

After a day of hiking, skiing, or sightseeing, unwind with a drink on the expansive wraparound deck as the sun dips behind the mountains, or curl up with a book while deer graze nearby. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, Shadow's Retreat promises seclusion, serenity, and unforgettable mountain memories.

*Please note that this property is a 14-day plus minimum rental.

Bed Configuration:
Master Bedroom - Queen Bed (Main Level)
2nd Bedroom - Queen Bed (2nd Level)
3rd Bedroom- Queen Bed (Lower Level)

Admit it, wouldn't you rather be here?

Book your stay with us and enjoy exclusive savings: get 10% off exciting summer adventures like rafting, jeep tours, and Mesa Verde excursions—plus 10% off all top-quality ski rentals!

This home is available to be rented for long-term stays (availability dependent). Please inquire for special pricing.

Our home is NOT animal friendly due to allergies and other severe health conditions. This includes service animals in accordance with ADA standards and compliance restrictions related to such conditions.

NO Smoking anywhere on the premises.

Please note that guests do not have access to the mailroom. We kindly ask that you do not have packages shipped to the property, as all deliveries are routed to a secured, locked mailroom that is not accessible to guests.

Guests will be sent a vacation rental agreement by Durango Colorado Vacations (the property manager) to e-sign at the time of booking.

Please note that the primary guest must be at least 25 years old to book this property.

A friendly reminder before you book your stay, is to remember we are trusted to manage independent and family-owned homes. We simply ask that you treat these homes and properties with the same respect that you would expect one to treat yours. Due to a recent uptick in unauthorized guest, pets and gatherings. We are implementing a strict "one strike" policy for any guest that are found having any unauthorized gatherings, pets, or guest with them in the home. Failure to disclose any of the stated above will result in immediate termination of stay with no refund being issued for unused nights.

Please note that most properties are outfitted with outdoor security cameras.

Cancellation Policy:
If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that are made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival will receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee. Between (29) days and fifteen (15) days before arrival, guest will be refunded 50% of the reservation amount. (14) days or less to arrival, no refunds given.
For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date to receive a 100% refund minus a $250 cancellation fee Cancellations made between thirty-one (31) days in advance of your arrival and (59) days will receive a 50% refund.

Trip insurance is available for purchase and is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
You'll find features like laundry facilities and an arcade/game room at this vacation home. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 13 minutes by car from Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area and 14 minutes from Animas Museum
This vacation home offers its guests an arcade/game room and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,250 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

958001

A/C, Luxury Home, Gated Community, Peace & Privacy! Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Fabulous in every way

My husband I spent 5 months at Shadow's retreat after a flood at our house in San Francisco, while our house was being repaired. Our time here was the silver lining of an otherwise difficult experience. The house is a new, gorgeous, immaculate, quiet, luxurious retreat. Everything about it has been thoughtfully designed for both confort and function. The shower/steam room and tub in the master bathroom are exquisite. The heating and lighting systems are infinitely adjustable and easy to use. And so much more: the big beautiful deck, a functional office space (which I used often because I was working while there), great internet, a big garage...The heart of the town of Durango is just 15 minutes away. A++
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

David S.

Shadow's Retreat

Just to be clear on this review, my family has been renting high end properties in Colorado for the past 12-years and this is the first time we have had to submit this type of review. We rented this property for two weeks the end of June through the early part of July 2026. We were driving up from Texas and several days before we arrived I reached out to the property management company to see if we could get an early check-in. They couldn't confirm and asked me to reach back out in a couple of days. I did and received the same response. I tried again the night before our check-in and was then told it was available for early check-in for an additional charge of $35 to $50 depending on how many hours we arrived early. On this type of property that seemed petty coupled with the fact we had to continually check with the management company to get a final answer instead of them logging our request and then reaching back out to us is poor customer service. Not off to a good start. Upon arrival to the property we found zero towels in the master bedroom, zero facial tissue on property, the garage door was malfunctioning and there was a bird nest above one of the patios and all the patio furniture was coated in bird poop. We reached out to the management company that informed us facial tissue was not included, to scavenge towels from some of the other bathrooms and they would have the garage door looked at when our rental was concluded. For clarity there were 5-6 bath towels on property and about the same amount of hand towels. For a family of (4) staying two-weeks this is the lowest towel count we have ever experienced. Two days later my wife and I were sitting on the front deck when a neighbor (unknown to us at the time) drives up and starts yelling obscenities at us and then drives off. He then returns a hour or so later and does the exact same thing and drives off again. The next day we are in our car leaving the subdivision when this individual drives up acting like he is recording us on his phone while making threatening gestures at us. Now concerned for our safety we reach out to the management company about this issue and receive zero response. The next day we hike up the road and find one of their neighbors has make shift signs lining their property stating "no trespassing" everywhere. We also talked to one of the local realtors, because part of this trip was to possibly purchase a summer home, and come to find out this neighbor has mental issues and has accosted both visitors, contractors and neighbors for multiple years. None of this was disclosed by the management company or owner of the property upon signing the rental agreement. Adding insult, a week after we left the property the management company finally reached out and asked us if we would be willing to share our experiences, so actions could be taken against the neighbor. Really? Maybe someone should have reached out to us to explain the situation while we were still on property. Regardless, it is the responsibility of the property management company and owner to disclose on-going issues like this before entering into a rental agreement. Do yourself and family a favor and choose a different property because no one should have to through this vacationing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was beautiful, clean and comfortable just as the pictures shown. We had a wonderful week! We loved being in a spot with 35 acres of wooded area! We would return to this home again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026