Spectacular mountain views and quick access to a slew of outdoor activities are what you get when you stay at this five-bedroom, dog-friendly Durango vacation rental! With space for up to 16 guests (13 adults maximum, please), this home is perfect for large groups and features a private hot tub, a huge yard, and plenty of nearby outdoor recreation!

Located just five and a half miles north of downtown Durango, this home is perfectly suited for exploration both in town and in the great outdoors! Belonging to the Animas River Valley, the home offers quick access to whitewater rafting, fly fishing, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, trail running, skiing, and so much more in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado.

With wood-paneled ceilings, pine furniture, comfy seating, and stainless steel appliances, the home’s interior looks and feels like a rustic cabin that’s been updated for the modern age. Enjoy an afternoon on the trails, then come home to watch a DVD by the fire on the living room’s flatscreen television.

Kick back on comfy leather couches while logs crackle in the wood-burning fireplace. Open your laptop and use the home’s WiFi to plan your next adventure while you sit in comfort. There’s ample seating in the living room for everyone, so play some fun board games or watch your favorite TV show together!

When it’s time to eat, whip up a feast in the home’s well-stocked kitchen, which features a refrigerator, microwave, oven, gas range, dishwasher, and other accouterments that will make the job easy. Meals are meant to be shared, so eat with your whole group at either the six-chair dining table or the three-chair breakfast bar. On crisp Colorado days when you can smell the fresh pine in the air, you could eat at the dinette set on the back patio, and there’s even a gas grill if you’d like to barbecue.

Great rest will come easy in any of the home’s five bedrooms, which all offer quiet and peaceful spaces to get the best night’s sleep you’ve had in a long time. Up to 16 guests (13 adults maximum, please) can sleep on a king bed, three queen beds, one double bed, one twin bed, and even one futon. Modestly furnished with items like knotty pine bed frames, reading lamps on nightstands, and mountain-themed decor, the rooms exude a comfortable coziness.

Other amenities of this home include a spacious entertainment room with a comfy oversized couch affront a media center, a washer/dryer, and a backyard hot tub for soothing aching muscles after a long day of your favorite mountain activities.

Speaking of mountain activities - if you can’t bear to hike without your trail-tested pooch, bring him along! For a small nightly fee, one dog is welcome.

If you’re visiting during the winter, make sure to bring your skis or snowboard for challenging runs on powder-laden slopes at Purgatory Durango Mountain Resort (just 22 miles north), or opt for a snowmobile tour of the area’s abundant backcountry.

Home to Trimble Hot Springs, epic mountain views aboard the Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train, and a historic downtown with great shopping and local eateries, Durango has something for everyone. Kids will love skiing on fun snowbikes at Purgatory, while adults can browse clothing boutiques, eclectic restaurants, and other businesses along Main Street, only three and a half miles south of this home. There’s also plenty of area adventures on horseback, on raft or kayak, or by foot on hiking trails in Mesa Verde National Park (just 41 miles west).

So pack your bags and get ready for a fun-filled Durango vacation when you book a stay in this Southwest Colorado vacation rental.