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Secluded 40-Acre Mountain Retreat Views 12 Min to Durango No Cleaning Fee

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 253 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Durango, CO
  • Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
  • Place, Purgatory Resort
  • Place, Fort Lewis College
  • Airport, Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded 40-Acre Mountain Retreat Views 12 Min to Durango No Cleaning Fee

Escape to a peaceful mountain guesthouse on 40 private acres, just 12 minutes from downtown Durango. Designed for couples, anniversaries, elopements, or a quiet weekend away, this private retreat offers space, privacy, and calm without feeling too far from town.

Sleep comfortably on a Thuma king bed with a Stearns & Foster king mattress (2026 upgrade), plus clean white linens. Enjoy forest + valley views, hiking from the property, a cozy wood-burning stove, a full kitchen, whisper-quiet mini split A/C + heat, and fast Wi-Fi (up to 150 Mbps).

No pets.

Winter access requires AWD/4x4 (Nov 15–Mar 31). For last minute bookings, please inquire on road conditions and suitability of non AWD/4x4 vehicles.

The space:
Nestled on a serene 40-acre property at 7,500 ft elevation, the guesthouse offers a blend of comfort, tranquility, and natural beauty. It is thoughtfully designed and well-insulated for year-round comfort.

Inside the guesthouse:
Bedroom
• Thuma king bed (2026)
• Stearns & Foster king mattress (2026)
• Blackout curtains, small walk-in closet, and forest/valley views
Bathroom
• Private bathroom with a skylight and walk-in shower
Kitchen
• Refreshed appliances (2024): refrigerator/freezer, full-sized induction range, microwave, toaster
• Brita water filter
• Coffee maker + grinder (coffee provided) and electric kettle (tea provided)
• Fully stocked cookware, utensils, dishes, glasses/wine glasses, and cooking essentials (including spices)
• Breakfast bar with two stools
Living room
• Couch with blankets, chair, and a well-stocked wood-burning stove
• 43” Samsung Smart TV for streaming
• Sheer and blackout curtains
Entryway
• Private entry downstairs with seating bench and coat closet
• Recycling and cleaning supplies
• Picnic items including camp chairs and cooler
• Tote bags for the farmers market
Technology & connectivity
• Enhanced Wi-Fi (2024) with speeds up to 150 Mbps (streaming and video conferencing)
• Strong cellular voice and data service from AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile
Outdoor highlights
• Adirondack chairs overlooking sunsets and valley views (seasonal)
• Sheltered rear porch (year-round), a good spot for wildlife watching
• Picnic table (seasonal)
• Walk and explore the full 40 acres right from the doorstep through pine, juniper, and pinion trees
• Nearby access to Perins Peak State Wildlife Area (13,000+ acres)
Sustainability
• Solar-powered property (grid-connected), producing most of the energy we use

We live in the main house a few hundred feet away and are happy to assist as needed while respecting your privacy.

Guest access:
Guests will enjoy private, exclusive access to the guesthouse with convenient keypad entry.

Road & parking
• April–October: the 1.5 mile unpaved dirt road is passable in a standard vehicle
• November 15 – March 31: AWD/4x4 required due to winter conditions (please let us know your vehicle type when booking)
• Ample parking available, including a turn-around driveway
• Room for trailers (please let us know in advance)
• The driveway is private, so the only traffic you’ll see is your own (or possibly our tractor)

Laundry access
• For stays of 7+ days, washer and dryer access (downstairs) is available upon request
• Laundry is limited to one load per day

Other things to note:
Stairs / accessibility
The guesthouse is located above our secondary garage and requires climbing one full flight of stairs. Please consider this when booking, as we are unable to accommodate guests with mobility challenges. The garage is rarely used (primarily for storage), and the guesthouse has a separate private entrance.

No pets
We are unable to host pets or animals.

Smoking / open flames
Smoking/chewing tobacco/drugs, vaping, candles, or outdoor fires are strictly prohibited—indoors and outdoors.

Hassle-free stay
• No checkout task list
• Professional cleaning after each stay

Cameras
Exterior security/wildlife cameras are present on the property; none face into the interior of the guesthouse.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Historic Tram Park. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 10 minutes by car from Twin Buttes and 12 minutes from Historic Tram Park
As a guest of Secluded 40-Acre Mountain Retreat Views 12 Min to Durango No Cleaning Fee, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Durango cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 572 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Hang any used towels
Send us a message when leaving
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No smoking/vaping/fires anywhere on our property. No smoking on our private road from highway to house. Violation will lead to $1,000.00 cleaning fee
SUV recommended year round. 4x4 or All-Wheel-drive truck/SUV required in winter months (November-March). During major snow storms, chains are required
We are on septic/off grid. No flushing anything down the toilet other than toilet paper and human waste.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses solar energy
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

Secluded 40-Acre Mountain Retreat Views 12 Min to Durango No Cleaning Fee Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Peggy L., Eagan, Mn USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

clay n.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Howard T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed the stay. Jessica and Lasse were excellent host. They were helpful with information and ideas of what to do in the area. We would definitely visit again great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
We could not have self-designed a place that more met our needs. Private, far removed from all noise except nature, dark with brilliant star gazing, places to hike on the property. While preparing a meal we would ask, "I wonder if they have "x" and sure enough it was there. We had an absolutely wonderful time. Barely saw the hosts but each encounter was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharmyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Mountain Retreat

The property is situated on top of a mountain with spectacular views especially from the red chairs! The property is just 10 minutes from Durango and we found it to be convenient to all the activities that we wanted to do around Durango, Mesa Verde, Silverton and Farmington NM.
Red chair View!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric q., Sun City

Liked: Cleanliness

WHOA is all I can say!

First, the owners are fantastic and excellent communicators. It is obvious they really want you to enjoy your time. Next, the place is gorgeous!! We needed nothing other than food to eat. The area is so peaceful and comfortable we came home well relaxed. I definitely recommend staying here and 100% will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Formerly CEO

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Wonderland

My fiancé and I had a magical stay with Lasso and Jessica for Christmas. We loved exploring Durango and went up to Purgatory to snowboard. Our hosts were so accommodating and helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to nature

The Leaning Pine was excellent. My husband and I enjoyed the seclusion. We felt very close to nature and the area was very quiet. We are not used to mountain roads, but the drive up the mountain wasn't bad...just different for us. The property was very clean and we had everything we needed. We cooked and the kitchen was great and I loved the induction stove top. We watched TV, but the sofa was not the most comfortable; however, I did have a nap on it. We had a fire in the wood burning fireplace and it warmed up quickly - the heaters inside worked great too. Outside, we sat in the two red chairs to take in the view and the sunsets. It was excellent for walking and hiking - we did that daily. Jessica and Lasse did check in on us and were perfect hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small but neat.

Very comfortable cabins.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina A.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 star stay!

Super cute, clean cabin on 40 beautiful acres. We enjoyed every bit of our stay here, it was so peaceful and relaxing! The hosts were very friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable about the area and gave us plenty of suggestions for restaurants and hiking. We had so much fun exploring the area and will definitely be back to enjoy this treasure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Durango stay

Lovely setting on top of a ridge. Quiet and peaceful. Jessica and Lasse were excellent hosts. Quickly responsive to any communication.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

April stay

We had such a good time in the area and it was a clean and comfortable place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cale H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience

Jessica and Lasse were great hosts. The property was extremely clean, well put together, and had a great view. They did a great job communicating and even kept us up to date about the expected weather. The property is exactly as it is described, a extremely nice secluded cabin with great views. I believe it is also worth mentioning that even though the driveway was relatively long they did a fantastic job of keeping it plowed and accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Views for miles

What a lovely getaway, which makes you feel far away from the stresses of the world. Very clean, comfortable, and tastefully decorated. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly, and the views are gorgeous!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb W., Brainerd, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay GREAT people

We really enjoyed our stay at this place. We will stay again next time we go to Durango, CO. Clean, good communication with the owners. Cannot say anything bad about our stay. We were bummed that we had to leave early. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and secluded

Beautiful location, quite remote and yet only 15 minutes from historic downtown Durango. Well furnished and equipped, with a lot of personal touches. Jessica and Lasse were very good to work with - even helped me through a booking mistake that I made. Would love to stay here again someday.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular

The view….is gorgeous! The guesthouse is very comfortable and offered the best location for relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Total seclusion

This was everything I had hoped for the place was perfect for my wife and I. The hosts were excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing remote stay

Such a relaxing stay and great recommendations for restaurants and things to do! Communication was fantastic and so welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Welcome Respite

The property is newer, larger and more attractive than appears in the photos. Bright, clean, comfortable and well appointed. Lasse our host was very helpful. The property is surrounded by beautiful forest with great views. The road to the property is steep, but doable. Our only suggestions would be to provide a couple of folding suitcase holders in the bedroom and a curtain in the living room to cut down on late afternoon sun and provide privacy at night. Overall a very pleasant experience! Thank you Lasse and Jessica.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adventure

Jessica and Lasse were so helpful in giving us recommendations for our adventures to see the area in our Jeep. The cabin was perfect. We truly enjoyed our time while there and look forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H., Grand Junction

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect 3 Nights

Very comfortable space for the 2 of us. Felt remote & peaceful, yet only 15 min from Durango. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda V., Colliers, WV

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING!

We knew when we turned onto the dirt road, we were going to be happy. The dirt road led to a dead end, The Leaning Pine. The owners had really good communication and met us to go over a few details. We had the entire house to ourselves. It was SUPER clean, a very big requirement for us. We were encouraged to walk the grounds, and even invited to walk with the owners if we wanted. We didn't turn the tv on the entire week. We'd get up at 4 a.m. and see the stars. We saw the Milky Way! Sitting in the chairs every evening became a tradition. The bed was very comfortable with a night stand on each side. Ceiling fan and drying rack were used. It's so quiet you can hear every bird song. Plenty of hot water. I didn't cook, but it seemed every spice or utensil needed was provided. Complimentary bottle of wine and a few brews chilling. PLUS there was a tea kettle! This was one of our favorite stays in Colorado and we're already making plans to return. Less than 15 minutes from town, but it felt like hours from anywhere. The house was so relaxing, we even took naps a couple afternoons. The Leaning Tree is a gem and Jessica and Lasse are outstanding hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andi O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet & Relaxing

My husband and I stayed at Jessica & Lasse’s place for a little over a week. We came to play in Durango for two weekends and work remotely for the week days in between. The unit is a spacious, clean, private, and well-built “apartment” over a secondary storage garage. With a full kitchen, we were able to cook all of our meals. The giant windows on both ends of the unit allowed for a lovely cross-breeze, and the sky lights made the unit bright and welcoming. Having a wood burning fireplace was so nice - we like to sleep with the windows open and then made a small fire in the morning to take the chill off the place while enjoying our breakfast with hot tea. The bed was comfortable, the shower is pleasant, and the high ceilings made the unit feel even bigger and open. Our hosts were lovely! They welcomed us when we arrived, were attentive when we had questions, and shared fresh-baked apple fritters! Yum! We absolutely intend to stay here again on our next trip to Durango, and highly recommend it for you as well!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome getaway!

Loved our stay here! It was the perfect mix of just far enough from town for some tranquility while close enough to enjoy what Durango has to offer. Jessica and Lasse were great and ensured we had everything we needed for our stay, even leaving some local items already stocked in the house for us to sample! Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022