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Great place to store your bikes, and coolers. Whatever you want close.

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2 bedroomsSleeps 32000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Durango, CO

Dalton Ranch Golf Club
‪4 min drive‬
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
‪11 min drive‬
Fort Lewis College
‪13 min drive‬
Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy a lower-level studio apartment at a centennial ranch in the Animas Valley just 5 miles north of Durango. Just bring your toothbrush and clothing; the rest is ready for you.
10 minutes from downtown Durango and 20 minutes to Purgatory Ski Resort.
Beautiful views of the mountains.
Comfortable new queen-size mattress in the master bedroom, kitchen, and family room with a trundle bed that makes 2 twin beds for extra sleeping accommodations and a private bathroom.
There is a couch, a loveseat, and a trundle bed for your relaxation. There are 4 separate seating areas outside during the spring, summer, and fall. Your comfort is my top priority.
TV has a fire stick and VCR with a selection of movies. Enjoy games, work on a puzzle, or relax in the hammock or on the loveseat with a book from our library.
In the spring, summer and fall you will enjoy outdoor living with outdoor dining on the patio, enjoy the gazebo with a fireplace and a beautiful flower garden, and a meditation garden.
Hike above the property to our waterfall or enjoy the quiet of Animas River Wetlands where you see birds, deer, and maybe a red-tail fox.

Property manager

Patti ZInk

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a ditch that goes through the property.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No need to take the sheets off the bed, take out the trash, or do the dishes.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Durango

Located in Durango, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Durango Hot Springs Spa and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and James Ranch. Travelling with kids? Consider Durango Discovery Museum and Historic Tram Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Durango, CO

What's nearby

Dalton Ranch Golf Club - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
Durango Community Recreation Center - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
Animas River Trail - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
Fort Lewis College - 13 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 13 min drive
Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
‪Happy Pappys Pizza n Wings - ‬9 min drive
‪Chainless Brewing - ‬8 min drive
‪Tacos Nayarit - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfall Ranch home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfall Ranch home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfall Ranch home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfall Ranch home located?

This family-friendly Durango holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Durango Hot Springs Spa, Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Animas River. James Ranch and Animas Mountain Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

21 Apr 2025

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

Great Place / GREAT Location

This little place is perfect! 5 minutes from Durango - be sure and make the drive to Silverton….beautiful area! Had everything we needed and the owner / host was SUPER kind and accommodating.Be sure and eat at Rupert’s for breakfast!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

20 Feb 2025

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

Waterfall Ranch Is Charming & Welcoming

We have stayed here several times. Patti and her ranch are treasures that all of Durango can be proud of.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina L.

18 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

1 Jan 2025

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

True beauty including our host

Absolutely the greatest experience we've ever had. Everything is truly amazing from the moment we arrived in town until the night before our departure we always felt at home with family. We cann only hope that our next destination brings us to the same type of host experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Dec 2024

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

Quiet location

Very nice basement apartment across the street from a great hike to a waterfall.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary V.

24 Oct 2024

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

We love Durango

Great location

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lorrie s.

9 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful location

We felt right at home at the Waterfall Ranch! Perfect for the 3 of us. We will definitely stay there again when in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Oct 2024

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

Dream getaway for outdoor enthusiasts

Welcoming host and easy check in made it very easy to start relaxing. The bonus was the amazing history of the ranch and the Zink family. We were there to mountain bike and hang out, which we enjoyed immensely. The location is amazing - Durango Hot Springs is just down the road.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos S.

17 Sept 2024

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

Amazing property

By far, obe of the very best VRBO properties i have ever used. Its beautiful, amazing location, great views, great stocked kitchen and wonderful areas to cook outside and relax. I would highly recommend. Patti, the host is very special and we fell in love with her dog and the cat. So sweet and friendly. Hope to return again!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

12 Sept 2024

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

Beautiful and welcoming spot

Really a lovely, comfortable and historic property in a gorgeous setting convenient to Durango and the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado. The owners are a long established local family, and this is a true ranch house including lovely gardens--and a couple of beautiful horses. Greatly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Camille L.

12 Sept 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb-Sarah R.

10 Sept 2024

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

Beautiful Decor

Here for Durango HS Reunion. Great place to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

9 Sept 2024

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

Great option for staying in Durango

The basement apartment is about ten minutes north of Durango below the ranch house, 45 minutes south of Silverton. Out the front door is a beautiful view of the mountains across the valley. Parking is in front of the unit. The bedroom has a very comfy bed and bedding. There is a trundle bed (twin) in the sitting room. The kitchen is small and intended for simple meals. Lovely tableware! The bathroom is large and includes liquid soap/shampoo/conditioner in the shower. Small basement windows provided for some ventilation. Any cooking odors were hard to dispel. Location is great. Not too close to town and closer to a lot of the mountain destinations we went to. Arrival was super easy—we walked in the door and keys to the locked unit were laid out for us. Departure was just as easy. We stripped the beds but didn’t have to. The unit was very clean. Patti, the owner, was nearly invisible but was responsive when we needed her for anything.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

12 Aug 2024

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

Beautiful views and convenient location

Patti thought of everything we might need for our stay. The location is perfect and the views are incredible. Being able to explore the beautiful property was a huge bonus.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

5 Jun 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

The location is gorgeous and we loved the history of the property. Host was gracious and we had everything we needed. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Owen D. B.

21 May 2024

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

Would stay again !

Patti the host is very nice and accommodating. We felt at home, and it was in a good location outside of town.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

10 Mar 2024

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

Ski trip

It was cool to see all the western stuff inside and out Great hike to falls and lake. Easy and relaxing. Look forward to returning again. Thanks Doug

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbi S.

19 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing Stay

What a great place to stay while in Durango- just outside of town on a centennial ranch. Plenty of space to relax, hike right out the back door, and admire the views. Patti is a gracious host and it was really interesting to read the history of the ranch. If you want to be close to Durango but get away from the crowd, this is a great place to stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alix M.

16 Oct 2023

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

Exceptional

All who saw where I stayed were envious. Several of us stayed at different locations nearby. Everything was very clean, quiet with a comfortable bed which was important to someone with back problems. The outside areas were beautiful. The inside was unique with many amenities and felt like home. The location was perfect. It surpassed my expectations.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

28 Sept 2023

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

Would recommend to anyone. We totally enjoyed the property and host.

We loved in there in Durango and the property was just as described and pictured on site. Thank you for the enjoyable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice B., Golden, USA

27 Sept 2023

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

Durango Waterfall Ranch

We really enjoyed the Waterfall Ranch. Patti Zink, the owner, was very helpful. We took the train to Silverton. The suite was clean, we did have to kill 3-5 bugs. Patti gave us a lot of great ideas of what to do in Durango and the surrounding area. The property around Waterfall Ranch is so relaxing. They even talk about Waterfall Ranch on the narrow gague railroad. Maybe better signage or markings to show where to turn into the ranch. We missed the turn-in almost every time.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jax W., Tucson, AZ, USA

19 Sept 2023

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

Perfect place for a getaway

We stayed at Waterfall Ranch for a wedding at River Bend. The location was perfect for us and it was also a short drive into town. We did not have the opportunity to meet Patti, but Margie took great care of us. The interior space looks even lovelier in person and the property is beautiful, from the horses to the dock to the waterfall. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

12 Sept 2023

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

Perfect Retreat!

We loved our 3 day stay at Patti’s ranch. It was quiet, private, has lots of beautiful outdoor space, and it’s only 10 minutes outside of Durango - close enough to get there easily for dinner or supplies. It’s a great place for 2 people and we would definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ted l.

23 Aug 2023

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

Durango Trip

Great location, Easy access to town and mountains.The sunset from the Oxbow lake and wetlands on the paddle board made our evenings special. if I had 3 Thumbs, they would all be Up.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin H.

23 Aug 2023

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

Scenic Ranch

Nice, quiet country setting close to town complete with manicured yard and horse watching. Owner even came and put some hay out to get the horses and their foals to come closer! Everything made us feel so welcome. Pretty outdoor seating available.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patti ZInk

I love sharing the beauty and the history of Waterfall Ranch which has been in the Zink family for over 100 years.
We are twenty minutes from the ski area. We have storage for your skis and gear.
Enjoy hiking in our private wetlands, sitting in the meditation garden, having a fun meal outside, or enjoying a fire.

Why they chose this property

We are in a beautiful location surrounded by mountains. An entrance way to store skis, bikes, coolers all the extra you need but don't want in the way. You can enjoy grilling, enjoy dinner under an umbrella on the patio, relax in the gazebo, or enjoy a lazy afternoon on the hammock. You can read a book under the maple tree or sit in our meditation garden.

What makes this property unique

You can enjoy walking our private wetlands every day of the year and enjoy water sports on our private dock during warm weather. We are a 20-minute walk to the top of the waterfall and have a small meditation garden steps from your accommodations.

Languages:

English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 2

Queen Bed

Bathroom

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