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Whitewater Ranch offers the ultimate retreat for relaxation and recreation. This 6000 square foot home boasts a gourmet kitchen, spacious floor plan, and floor to ceiling windows in the living area. Unwind on the riverfront seating area or indulge in some friendly competition on the basketball court.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 126700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Riverfront, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet, Basketball!

  • Enjoy the luxury of modern living while recreating and relaxing at Whitewater Ranch. This beautiful home is 6000 square feet, has 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a laundry room, gourmet kitchen, and a full downstairs basement/game room with Ping Pong table. Some additional features of this vacation paradise are: Riverfront access inches away from the back porch, lovely outdoor riverfront seating area, Jacuzzi on the back deck, Basketball Court, manicured grass on back lawn, floor to ceiling windows in the living area, and a spacious floor plan. House Rule: The home accommodates a maximum of 10 guests total, with no more than 8 adults permitted.

    The master suite features a King size bed and raised private deck. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms have a King and a Queen Bed. The 4th bedroom has a Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed. The 5th bedroom has 1 Twin Bed.

    Bed Configuration:
    Master Bedroom - King Bed (Second Level)
    2nd Bedroom - Queen Bed (Second Level)
    3rd Bedroom - King bed (Third Level)
    4th Bedroom - Twin Over Twin Bunk Bed + 1 Single Twin (Third Level)
    5th Bedroom - Twin bed (Third 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.

    Note: The home does not allow trailer parking of any kind.

    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.

    Note: This home does not have Air Conditioning. Most homes do come equipped with box and ceiling fans.

    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.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,700 square feet

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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

Pets not allowed

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 deadbolt lock
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

About the area

Located in Durango, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Durango Hot Springs Spa and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Perins Peak State Wildlife Area and Animas River. Traveling with kids? Consider Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and James Ranch. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding. Visit our Durango travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A train with yellow cars traveling through a mountainous area with a river and autumn-colored trees.
    Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    20 min drive - 25.4 km
  • A snow-covered mountain resort with a ski lift, buildings, and a clear blue sky.
    Purgatory Resort
    25 min drive - 26.8 km
  • James Ranch
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa
    7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Fort Lewis College
    20 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station
    18 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hermosa Creek Grill
    4 min drive
  • Mineshaft Bar & Grill
    7 min drive
  • James Ranch Grill
    16 min walk
  • Bar D Chuckwagon
    9 min drive
  • Prospector
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet, Basketball! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet, Basketball!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet, Basketball!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet, Basketball! located?

This family-friendly Durango vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Animas River and James Ranch. Jones Creek Trailhead and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Riverfront, Hot Tub, Starlink Internet, Basketball! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azniv

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house was nice and cozy. We enjoy view
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susanne i.

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

Durango vacation

This property is amazing! Set between to river, lots of space inside and out! Property manager was very quick and helpful. Would love to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Perfect Location!

We had the best stay in Durango in this gorgeous home surrounded by flowing water. It was seriously perfect. So relaxing. The home had ever needed and more. Our family of 11 was more than comfortable during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sofia O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall experience

Location is fantastic. Surroundings have beautiful scenery. Cleanliness in actual house was pathetic. Floors full of dust, mice poops,Bugs on top of beds and a dead mice in one of the rooms. Bed Sheets smelled really bad and upstairs house heater really doesn’t get to two rooms, so it gets very cold. Fireplace upstairs doesn’t work and we where not advised. Someone needs to supervise before guests check in if property mangers know that there are mice in area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great place for family.

Loved this home so much last year that we repeated our stay. Great family location with tons of things to do. Very easy check in and checkout. All around great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

Great Property With Easy Access to Town or Purgatory

The property was very clean with lots of privacy and access to town, ski resort, and access to activities to the North. Would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

One of our best vacations

The house was perfect for us and the river out back was wonderful. This was our second year to stay in Durango and there was so much to do that we stayed busy every day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Y.

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

Great TIME on the Rockies

GREAT
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

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

Durango Vacay

We had a family of 10 all over 18 and there was plenty of room. Great location for going to both Durango and Silverton. We white water rafted, rode horses, took a tour of Mesa Verde, rode the train to Silverton and rode the Jeep trails outside of Silverton. Great trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

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

Family summer vacation

We’ve been staying in vacation rentals for several years and I’ve have to say this was our family’s favorite. The location on the river and the full court basketball court gave the entire family plenty to do without leaving the property. We loved it. We’d definitely rent it again if we come back to Durango.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura b.

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

Large Family Vacation

Our family had a great time at this property! We especially enjoyed being by the river and used the fire pit nightly. The house was comfortable for the 10 of us and would have accommodated more people. Lori was very helpful and quickly available. We would rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary F.

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

End of the year ski trip

This property was everything we imagined it would be, it had plenty of room for six adults and six kids ( ages 10-16 ). The house is conveniently located between Durango and Purgatory Ski resort so it was easy for us to get to the lifts when they opened as well as make the grocery runs into town. I would definitely recommend staying at this beautiful house.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

The Happy Family House

We had the best time on this property. The kids loved the basement area and the yard was like heaven for running and playing. The adults had plenty of space and the kitchen was perfect for the big meals we prepared each night. We were a family of 6 adults and 6 children and everyone had plenty to do and plenty of room to do it in. We are already talking about coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda B.

Excellent location.

Grounds and location were outstanding. House is in need of repairs and updating as well as a good cleaning. Home was spacious and well equipped but was uncomfortably warm due to lack of air-conditioning and fans.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzie H.

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

WHAT A PLACE!

“Oh my goodness’” is what every member of my family said as we walked into this magnificent property! Such a beautiful location with our own private river in the back yard! Our excitement reached a new level as we opened a new door! And that kitchen!!! Wow! We cannot wait to get back to Durango, Colorado, and to use this property again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber C.

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

Great location.

This was a great place. Like other reviews it's uncommonly warm in Colorado and not having air conditioning was a bummer. The kitchen floor was pretty dirty upon arrival and the bathroom and laundry lights didn't work. Other than those very minor issues we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John W.

5 Stars

The house was spacious, well laid out and met our needs for accommodating grandparents, adults and 2 teen boys. The kitchen was well supplied with dishes, flatwear, pots and pans as well as an outdoor gas grill. Everyone enjoyed the basketball court, we all enjoyed sitting by the Animus River during the day and after dinner. Because of its rural location, Wi-Fi was slow and sporadic which seemed to be related to internet traffic because it was great early in the morning. The hot tub was enjoyed by the adults.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Nice house

This is a very nice property with one shortcoming if you rent it for the summer time. There is no AC which makes the interior heat up during the day to 80+ degrees. The house has a lot of fans but it doesn’t cool the house during the day. Other than that it’s a very nice house.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Randy F.

So-So for this price point. House needs a good bit of work, but the location is amazing.

First let me start by saying the folks at Durango Colorado Vacations were top notch as always. We love working with them. We booked at the last minute and this was the only place available that would fit our crew at the time. Given that, it was a great get away with a great location. Unfortunately this home some upkeep issues or has been quite abuse by other guests. examples being broken doors/door hardware, broken windows/window frames and/or latches (letting cold air in), broken fireplaces. I would definitely suggest looking elsewhere for a place at this price. The WILLOWBROOK ESTATE, of instance, was in much better shape.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

COLLEEN C.

Missing this home and the river!

Our family loved gathering in this beautiful home for two weeks! We sure are missing the sounds of the Animas River, especially at night. Full moon over the eastern Hermosa mountains and cliffs was spectacular as we sat around the fire pit next to the river. The home is very spacious and everyone had plenty of private space. My husband and I are also missing the 'killer' master bathroom suite! The kitchen is very well-stocked (only wish the vent hood insert was operational, as the first couple of days were a little warm in southern Colorado). But we survived and did some great baking on the wonderful outside grill. The beds and linens were wonderful; we slept like rocks! Loved the outdoor space -- massive beautiful lawn for all sorts of games. We brought yard darts and croquet, but there were several outdoor games provided in the spacious garage. The enormous 'cool' basement is awesome and was a haven on the first warm day or two. The location is very convenient to Durango and Purgatory activities...golf, shopping, hiking, and our personal favorite: jeep rides in the beautiful San Juan Mountains! A very big THANKS to Jen from Durango Colorado Vacations...she was extraordinarily quick with responding to our questions and kindly provided a couple of items that we requested. We will definitely keep this home at the top of the list for another trip to the Rockies.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana H.

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

Great memories

The home was great and exactly as described. The location was great and the views were amazing seeing the snow, river, and mountains out the back door. There were a lot of great winter activities in the area for our enjoyment. We would definitely go back!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Marlise P.

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

Mountain Vacation

My family enjoyed this property. Beautiful location with the mountains and the river. My brother was very excited when he caught a rainbow trout in the river in front of the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

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

Great place for the whole family!

Great location along the Animas River. The yard was perfect for kids to run and play. Hot tub was a so nice for the cool evenings. Kitchen was great for making family dinners. Game room was a hit for the whole family! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Durango ski weekend

We had a great time, the home is in a beautiful location right near the river and was well equipped for our stay. The kids had a blast, and the hot tub was a big perk for them. Highly recommend :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

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

What a FABULOUS vacation! Definitely will be back!

You will be amazed right when you walk in through the doors; the pictures online do not do it justice!! We stayed 7 nights, 2 families (4 adults, 6 kids, ages 8-13). Here's what we loved: 1. The Kitchen - WOWZA! So spread out with plenty of kitchenware, etc. Super perk: 2 ovens and 2 wine refrigerators!! I love to cook, so we cooked every night while we were here. 2. Bedrooms - plentiful and spacious. Loved the layout of each room. 3. Downstairs playrooms - yes, playrooms (plural)!! There are 2 rooms in the "basement" area that our kids pretty much hung out in the entire time we were there. They played video games down here. Tried to play the ping pong table, but it was messed up and wasn't straight, so we didn't use it much. The adults also went down here because for some reason, it was much cooler down here than anywhere in the house. 4. Back patio with hot tub and walkway to river and fire pit - The back patio was superb, we spent every night out here for hours! Either sitting around the fire pit, wading in the icy cold river, or staring up at the stars AND shooting stars! Such an amazingly beautiful sight! The hot tub was very nice too; although we couldn't get the temperature to lower once heated up or the light in it to work, but didn't stop us from using it! Our only complaints: 1. Internet was REALLY slow, maybe consider installing mesh routers? It was hard to look up places to explore or recipes when cooking. The only area that got somewhat of good reception was in the master beroom balcony patio. 2. No A/C, which is not common in Colorado anyway. We went when Colorado experienced some of its hottest weather in a while. Being outside was much cooler than being inside, even with the abundant amount of fans running. Hotter weather also brought on the gnats, SO MANY GNATS! Overall, we would definitely go back! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020