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Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango

Durango vacation home with kitchen

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A two-story cabin with a wooden deck, large windows, and a stone foundation.
A spacious living room with a large gray sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, and a rug. There are multiple windows providing views of the surrounding forest.
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and two chairs. There are multiple windows providing views of a forest.
A covered deck with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the forest.
A cozy room with a green wall, wooden floor, and large windows offering a view of trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 92216 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Lemon Reservoir
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Los Pinos River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Vallecito Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Durango

In Durango .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Lemon Reservoir and Los Pinos River. Lake SImpatico Trailhead is within 9 miles (15 km) and Vallecito Lake is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lemon Reservoir - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Los Pinos River - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Vallecito Lake - 13 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Fort Lewis College - 17 min drive - 14.3 miles
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 19 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 21 min drive
  • Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Artistic Edge Design - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lone Wolf Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Great Divide Outfitters - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Haggards Black Dog Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪San Juan Images - ‬27 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.

Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango

Our custom built 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence is 20 minutes (13 miles) from historic downtown Durango and 45 minutes (36 miles) from Purgatory Ski Resort. The charming chef’s kitchen, equipped with stunning granite countertops, a farm style sink, beautiful light oak cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances, is the center point of the home and opens up to the main living and dining spaces.. The 3-seat breakfast bar, partitions the adjacent sunny dining room, a perfect place for making delightful dinner or late night family board game memories.

Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms, all featuring vaulted cathedral ceilings, and generous windows, letting light in from every exterior angle. The delightfully inviting master suite expands through half of the upper level. While the additional bedrooms, including one with an elevated loft bed, are cozy and perfect for kids or guests alike. Open the windows and relish in the river sounds, for a perfect night’s sleep. Located in the quiet and friendly Forest Groves Estates neighborhood, just down the street from the natural beauty of both Lemon and Vallecito Lakes. This property is perfectly nestled near the Florida River, including creek access beside the house.

Bed Configuration:
Master - King
2nd - Queen
3rd - 2 Queens
4th - 2 Twins

This home is not pet friendly. Please do not bring your pets or emotional support animals.

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.

Please note that, like most properties in the area at this elevation, 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.

Sales Tax No.The La Plata County Tax Rate is 7.9%

–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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Unit size: 2,216 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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

1586-225200

Frequently asked questions

How close is Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.2 mi (36-min drive) away from the Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango to downtown Durango?

This vacation home is 11.4 mi away from Durango.

Creekside Retreat Waterfront Home 20 Minutes from Downtown Durango Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy V.

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

Durango getaway

Great place to stay with family, close to Durango
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful, set in tall pines and mountains and rapid flowing Florida river sound is always in the background. Was clean and was well furnished. So many things to do in the area. We had a wonderful time and would love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

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

Colorado Mountains

Location was great! There were so many things for the kids to do outside around the property. It was a quick drive to Durango or Silverton. We had a great trip and would book a stay here again without hesitation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey L.

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

Colorado summer reunion

Lovely and well appointed house. Love the deck and slide too. So nice to hear the stream flowing day and night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Family Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: All around pleased. Professional and attentive property management.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diana T.

Beautiful property in a great location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our original location had a problem and we were given four choices of other properties to choose from. We chose Creekside and we are thrilled that we did!! It was a perfect location and a beautiful property!!! It could not have been any better!! The house was beautiful and right on a creek that ran through the property. Can’t wait to come back!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

cory g.

Family Cabin Rental Durango

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cabin was perfect for our family of 8 (6 adults & 2 children)for Christmas. Nice, large and clean home with all needed amenities. Views from all rooms and sits on a nice creek with a great creekside pathway. We really enjoyed it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Loved it!

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 loved the location with all the creeks and rivers. The house was very comfortable and bigger than we imagined. We spent a lot of time on the deck and enjoying the trees, squirrels, and birds.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

Family Friendly Home Next to the Florida River

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful, family friendly home with all the amenities. Very clean. My 3 boys and I enjoyed catching trout from the near by river. If ever back in a Durango we will choose this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

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

lovely house and location

I had 8 friends visiting Durango. This house was perfect for us. They were happy to share rooms. The property is off the beaten path in a beautiful wooded spot near the river. Lakes and hikes nearby. The town of Durango is 20-25 minutes away so they had access to town and a retreat to come home to at night. Kitchen fully stocked, beds comfortable. property managers were responsive and helpful. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marina T.

Winter wonderland

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The place is beautiful. It snowed while we were there, it was a winter wonderland. We followed their instructions and took a 4x4, it really saved us. The house has everything you need. It's warm and cozy. Thanks for letting us stay in your house. It was an amazing trip with my brothers and thier families.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Woodsy Retreat

A beautiful cabin home set between a charming creek and a stunning river. Treasure Island was a bonus! The home was spacious and comfortable inside and out. Clean, organized and stocked. Big windows in the master allowed for fresh air at night and the beauty of the woods during the day. The kids loved playing outdoors! The only item I would suggest is an extra seating option in the living room. Otherwise everything was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Peggy M.

Durango, CO rental

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were disappointed with the interior. While nice size rooms, kitchen very disorganized hard to find items and get to them. One fry pan looked gross, should be thrown out. Ice tray in freezer had a bug and leaf(?) on it.Weeds in front yard should have been cut down, made it impossible to play in that area and I’m not talking about wildflowers.There was a nice assortment of games. Would have been nice to have directions for TV.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The home was just ok. The cleaner and company that does the rental service were clearly good. It’s the home that isn’t well taken care for. From the broken screen door, the peeling plumbing fixtures, to the lack of cups and disorganized kitchen that lacked thought, I think they could really put some thought into the quality of the guests stay. The living room is quite small, but the one (stained) sofa isn’t enough seating. Could use a couple small chairs. The main issue I had was the lack of care to the outside of the home. The lack of secure steps from the back porch and the weed “landscaping” was sort of the entire vibe of this home. When paying for a vacation rental these are the types of things that owners should think about. Another note is that the fishing island trail is truly off the front of the home, not the back like the listing said so that took us a while to figure out. The back porch has dirty weathered chairs with direct views of the neighbors porch. So you won’t feel privacy if they’re home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kely B.

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

Good overall

First impression upon arrival… The weeds in the yard were over a foot tall. Makes you wonder when you drive up if that’s how the entire property is taken care of. However, the cabin itself was maintained fairly well. We had seen in prior reviews that there was animal fur inside the house… We found this was true. There was gray tufts of animal hair – looks like probably a cat – scattered around the house, on the carpet in several places. Also, when you pay $6000 for a property you would expect it to be spotless… Anytime we moved something it was pretty dirty underneath; the laundry room and pantry floors were dirty. Additionally, out of eight days I probably had a hot shower only three of the days. Hot water heater is not big enough for eight people. However, overall, we enjoyed our stay and the house met our needs. The setting was nice.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Family trip

The house was a perfect size for our family. Its a nice location. Its close enough to Durango but far enough out for peace and quiet. Plus the river access is a few feet away for our fisherman. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri G.

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

Great Mountain Cabin by the creek

We enjoyed the tall pines and quiet neighborhood and sounds of the creek running by. Nice location close to town and everything we needed. Enjoyed horseback riding, white water rafting, hiking in this beautiful area.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Great Solitude

A great neighborhood for families and relaxation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property was beautiful

Peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

kathryn o.

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

Christmas in Durango

House worked well for our group - need more wine glasses- not far from town nestled in the woods - kids loved walking through the snow. Road and driveway plowed in a timely manner. Would be great in the summer when the creek would be flowing. Had a plumbing issue on last day that was promptly attended to.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

The McFarland Family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Having been a property owner near this property it wasvery nostalgic for me. It was near Vallecito Res.forboaters but this year it was very low, as this is notunusual for time of year and drought conditionsall over. As per Creekside it was wonderful andvery comfortable. Fully equipt with more than Iwould have expected. While it is a little outfrom Durango it is only 20 min. to the trainstation. The colors were just starting to changeso that was a bonus. Would highly recommend this property for anyone who is visiting the area andwants to be away from city life. Plan your groceryshopping. Bayfield is a little more distant thanDurango so that's where we got most of our supplies.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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

Family Creek House

Great property and neighborhood with a creek in the backyard. Kids 5 & 7 loved playing in the creek, putting boats down it, and enjoying exploring it. The island is a 1 minute walk away with more to explore including fly fishing of Florida River for the dads 👍. The house was perfect for families with plenty of board games , toys , and Xbox360 to entertain all ages. Beautiful home among the trees with all amenities. Comfortable beds. Very clean. 100% would return with the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam S.

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

Tucked away

We loved our stay at Creekside Retreat! The sound of the stream/river was so peaceful and relaxing. The house was just as pictured. The furniture was comfortable. The master bed is a little too soft but everyone has different preferences. My kids and mother in law all slept well in their separate bedrooms. The house was stocked with plenty of garbage bags, toilet paper and paper towels. We loved our daily walks to treasure island and around the neighborhood. We loved the distance from Durango because it helped us feel like we were in a quiet tucked away neighborhood. Thank you for letting us stay in your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael F.

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

Perfect location to relax with family.

We came here with the family to relax and really enjoyed ourselves. The creek could be seen and heard from multiple windows in the house which was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021