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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8126 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Animas Mountain Trailhead
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Lewis College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪31 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.

Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond

River Bend Ranch is a private ranch in Durango, Colorado located just five miles (10 minutes) from historic downtown Durango. Our three bedroom, two bath single level cabin is set among the willows and pines on our private trout pond and also features a covered deck with a wood stove.

We are located on the Million Dollar Highway in the Animas Valley on the way to Purgatory Ski Area (20 minutes) and Silverton (50 minutes). Come to River Bend Ranch and enjoy the beauty of the Animas Valley and one of the most unique properties in Durango. The cabin is equipped with Roku TV and and reasonably fast WIFI.

Bed Configuration (Single level home so all bedrooms are on the same floor):

Master - King Bed
2nd Bedroom - Queen
3rd Bedroom - Bunk Beds (single over single)
Queen sleeper sofa in main living space

Things to know about your stay.

We are a working horse and cattle ranch, but our operations will not interfere with your stay. We also have a world class wedding and event venue on a five-acre lake close to the cabin. You have access to the outdoor areas on the property except when an event is in progress, which of course will not interfere with your use of the cabin, covered deck, and fenced yard. And, you'll always have access to the Animas River.

Our private trout pond is about 20 yards from your back deck. It is not fenced and you must keep close watch on children or those that cannot swim. Please do not reserve the property if you have safety concerns as it relates to the the access to the pond or the Animas River. The pond is filled by irrigation, which is shut off before Thanksgiving every year. This drains the pond through the winter months. The irrigation is turned back on in late April and takes a couple of days to refill. After it is refilled, it is restocked with fish.

The Durango- Silverton Train goes by the property daily (mid-morning, mid-afternoon and early evening).

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.

Please note that, like most properties in the area, this home does not have AC, as it is uncommon for homes at this elevation. Temperatures inside the property are easily managed by using fans and opening the windows at night when temperatures drop into the 40s.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Animas River. Features include laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Animas River and a 5-minute drive from Dalton Ranch Golf Club
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Fishing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,360 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 fire extinguisher
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

1586-147679

Reviews

Cabin on Private Ranch on the Animas River - Stocked Pond Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawna Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly but very clean! Convenient for hosting infant and toddler during the wedding. Great place to take a break from the festivities. Quiet location. Our family loved waving at the train. We also had excellent views of the hot air balloons!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing time at River Bend Ranch! The family that owns it is so sweet and kind! My husband and sons loved fishing the pond for trout. I loved the view and sitting outside enjoying nature. If you want a place to relax and recharge… this is it! This place did not disappoint!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivian D.

Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

jerry e.

Liked: Cleanliness
We'll be back.As advertised.Neat property.Pretty perfect for our Durango trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth L.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, quiet place to stay. Close to town. Peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steve O

The house was just what we needed for our family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L., Odessa Texas

Liked: Cleanliness

Piece/peace of heaven

It’s hard to explain just how wonderful, beautiful and peaceful the whole property is. We wanted to stay where we would see wild game and beautiful scenery of Colorado. God provided it all! The owners are a wonderful family! We are ready to stay there again soon, We live in West Texas and it was so great to find out the owners had family in our area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location away from town.

Away from downtown Durango (~10 minutes). Trout pond had a lot of rainbows.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathtaking.

Well kept and comfortable. Only thing missing is a Keurig. Loved that we did not have to strip beds and spend our vacation doing check out chores.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding/Anniversary Getaway

The place was absolutely beautiful. My nieces wedding was at this venue so it worked out perfectly for us. It was our 1st wedding anniversary so we decided to make a weekend of it. The only thing that was a minor issue was that the sprinklers came on while we were trying to load up our truck lol. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, well maintained property

The property is in a great location, conveniently close to downtown! We really enjoyed the outdoor barbecue area and the surroundings. We saw deer hanging out near the pond almost every night. Seeing the train go by every day was really cool and inspired us to take a ride on it ourselves! The only complaint I have is the pots and pans were really scratched up and worn out. Other than that the cabin was very clean and cozy - especially the recliners!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P. p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice setting, great stay

We chose this property due to the location and ample parking for our trailers. We met an international group of friends and really enjoyed our time here. The outdoor space is a great addition to the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This house was perfect! We rented this house after another house failed us. It was perfect for our almost 1 year old to crawl around and play. We also still felt like we were “in the mountains”. Our favorites were the train that came by multiple times in the morning and afternoon and the deer that came to eat the apples in the front yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William F A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin for anytime of the year!

It was very quaint country cottage the rooms were perfect for 4 adults and 1 child the amenities in and around property were great love this place definitely will be back, we met Dan the owner very nice gentleman and very accommodating thank you for having such a beautiful venue and if anyone Is thinking of getting married this is the place also they have that ability and the barn/event hall is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

RObyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun property

We enjoyed our stay. ( little close to the main road)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Family Getaway

We had the best time on this property. Beautiful scenery, lots of room for kids to run around. I loved sitting by the pond with my morning cup of coffee taking in the quiet and beautiful surroundings. We got a lot of family time in hanging out in the large patio, playing board games and grilling. The house was clean and beautifully kept. We loved every minute of our stay here and hope to be back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Stay

We had a blast at this cabin! Loved the train coming by during the day. That was actually a fun highlight. Enjoyed the deck, paddleboats and fire pit. Great place for a family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient to Hiking/Downtown

Great house with easy access to tons of hiking and just a short drive from town. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

Very relaxing and beautiful property. The perfect escape with lots of things to do both on the ranch and nearby. My kids loved seeing the train everyday and playing on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time for Spring Break

Everything about our experience was perfect! Loved the location to the town and ski resort. I am sure the property is even more beautiful in the late Spring/summer. For our family, we could not have asked for more. Thanks to the the owners and mgt. Ticer family 2021 Spring break!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Teena F.

COVID Thanksgiving

Overall, a great place to get away, out of the city. Take a walk to the ponds, do some quick fishing, see the wildlife on the property. The kitchen was missing some things... measuring cups, can opener, extra silverware, ice! Also, for a cabin that will sleep 6, the living room only sits 5 people, unless someone wants to sit on the floor! The couch and chair provided were not comfortable. Feels like it was the old furniture taken out of the main house somewhere. The bedrooms were clean and bathrooms were stocked with towels and supplies. The price was decent, but considering all of the “fees” that added to the price, that is obnoxious. The cleaning fee is a joke, considering you have to load the washer and dishwasher before you leave and upon entering the house, we had patches of cobwebs around the kitchen lights. Again, a very nice property but not sure if I would stay again. Feel a bit robbed on price.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Great house, feels like your own little private cabin. Beautiful setting and convenient to lots of stuff in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F., Phoenix, AZ

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay, surrounded by the beauty of nature!

First, we will definitely be back to stay!! We did so many active things within a few miles from the property, but our favorite part of our stay was coming back to the property and relaxing on the beautiful grounds while the kids ran around and explored. It was so relaxing, with breathtaking views. The property has everything you need to thoroughly enjoy your stay. We had SO many friends asking where we were staying based on the pictures we posted, however, photos do not even do this place justice. Icing on the cake was the property manager was so helpful and friendly. Thank you for a perfect end of summer stay - both kids and adults want to come back soon!!

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Setting

We had a great time! Our hosts were easy to work with and extremely accommodating. This property is complete with amazing trees, a lovely pond and visits from local deer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020