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Lightner Creek Secluded Durango Hot Tub Estate

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A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a small armchair, and a coffee table. Large windows offer a view of a snowy mountain landscape. - Lightner Creek Secluded Durango Hot Tub Estate (Durango)
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large sofa set. - Lightner Creek Secluded Durango Hot Tub Estate (Durango)
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large black refrigerator, and a central island. - Lightner Creek Secluded Durango Hot Tub Estate (Durango)
A deck with wicker furniture and a barbecue grill, overlooking a forested hillside. - Lightner Creek Secluded Durango Hot Tub Estate (Durango)
A kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel sinks, wooden cabinets, and a large window with a view of a snowy landscape. - Lightner Creek Secluded Durango Hot Tub Estate (Durango)
Take advantage of golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden at Lightner Creek Secluded Durango Hot Tub Estate. Active travelers can enjoy bicycling at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a playground and laundry facilities.

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Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Lightner Creek Secluded Durango Hot Tub Estate

  • Unwind on 33 private acres in Lightner Creek Canyon, minutes from historic downtown Durango. This pet-friendly mountain home sleeps 8 across four sleeping areas, with a private year-round hot tub, wood-burning stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen and mountain views. Explore the on-property trail and creek, then gather in the fully fenced backyard. Enjoy free parking, WiFi and a dedicated workspace.

    Set on 33 private acres in Lightner Creek Canyon, this spacious mountain home is designed for relaxed gatherings, with vaulted wood ceilings, abundant natural light, large windows, and breathtaking views of the vast landscape and surrounding mountains from every angle. Gather around the stone fireplace, cook together in the spacious kitchen or settle into the private hot tub beneath the surrounding hills.

    The home comfortably sleeps 8 across four dedicated sleeping areas:
    • Upstairs primary bedroom: king bed
    • Upstairs second bedroom: queen bed
    • Downstairs third bedroom: queen bed
    • Downstairs sunroom: queen sofa bed

    Enjoy a well-appointed gourmet kitchen features wood cabinetry, stone countertops and a large island, with a dining table for shared meals. A refrigerator and freezer, electric stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, cooking basics and baking essentials make it easy to prepare your favorites; choose from drip coffee, French press or Keurig to start your morning.

    Make yourself comfortable with:
    • A private hot tub, available year-round and open 24 hours
    • A wood-burning fireplace, radiant heating and ceiling fan
    • WiFi, Ethernet and a dedicated workspace
    • HDTV with Roku, a record player and a Bluetooth sound system connected to outdoor speakers
    • Books and board games for relaxed evenings
    • Free in-unit washer and dryer, an iron and clothing storage
    • Room-darkening shades, extra pillows and blankets, and bathrooms with shower and bathtub options
    • A crib, Pack ’n Play, high chair, children’s books and toys, and fireplace guards

    Outside, explore the private on-property hiking trail and direct creek access, then settle into the private, fully fenced backyard. Amenities include a private hot tub available year-round, fire pit, outdoor dining area, outdoor furniture, sun loungers, and an electric/gas BBQ grill plus a Traeger Smoking Grill. Pets are allowed, making this a welcoming base for the whole family.

    You have full, exclusive access to the entire home and its 33-acre property, including the private hiking trail, backyard and direct access to Lightner Creek.

    The creek is part of the property's natural mountain setting. Entrance steps, interior stairs, deck transitions and hillside stairs are features of the home and grounds, so expect to navigate steps during your stay and while exploring.

    Arrive through your private entrance with smart-lock self check-in. Free parking is available on the premises.

    Guests have full, exclusive access to the entire home and the expansive 33-acre property, allowing for complete privacy and exploration.

    We aim to give you a private, undisturbed stay while remaining available by phone or message whenever you need assistance. Cleaning is available during your stay.

    The home sits at approximately 7,200 feet and has no mechanical air conditioning. It relies on mountain air for cooling: open the windows in the morning, then close them around noon; the home typically stays cool until the sun begins to set. Keep the elevation in mind when cooking and baking.

    This is a natural mountain environment with local wildlife, including bears. Exterior security cameras are on the property.

    Dogs are welcome, and long-term stays are allowed. Please register all overnight pets.

    Allow time for the hot tub to reach your preferred temperature before using it.

    Please note that a rental agreement will be requested for your stay so that we can confirm the number of guest, check in and check out dates, and our dog policy.

    Wishing You The Best Stay!
    Jim&Courtney

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About the neighborhood

Located in Durango, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Twin Buttes and Historic Tram Park, while Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango Arts Center are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider The Powerhouse and James Ranch. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling. Visit our Durango travel guide
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Durango, CO

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
    15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Perins Peak State Wildlife Area
    4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Durango Area Tourism Office
    16 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Fort Lewis College
    16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa
    28 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • Avalanche Bowl
    14 min drive
  • Frida's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
    15 min drive
  • Animas River Trail
    14 min drive
  • Starbucks
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lightner Creek Secluded Durango Hot Tub Estate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lightner Creek Secluded Durango Hot Tub Estate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lightner Creek Secluded Durango Hot Tub Estate?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lightner Creek Secluded Durango Hot Tub Estate located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Twin Buttes, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and Historic Tram Park. Durango Arts Center and The Powerhouse are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was welcoming and accessible. Amenities were in good working condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house, the Kitchen is Amazing , the view, jacuzzi. All great !
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was absolutely perfect. A gorgeous view of the mountain, a running creek, a pond, a beautiful trail up the mountain, and a hot tub. There was not a lot of reason to leave during our stay. We were greeted with a snack basket, bread and wine and this was appreciated after a long drive. The bedrooms were fabulous, kitchen well stocked, and the living room had perfect view of mountain and stars at night. I’d stay here again for sure.
House in March 2026
View from deck
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect place for our trip to Durango. We really enjoyed our stay. This home truly has it all and is so cozy. The photos online don’t do it justice. It feels secluded but is also conveniently located to the town itself and close to many good restaurants. We loved our time staying here and plan to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property with beautiful views

Friends, family and dogs enjoyed this beautiful home. It was a dream place for all. The fenced in deck and yard was so convenient for the dogs as well as the creek and pond. The decks, living room, kitchen and the rest of the house was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot outside Durango

The house is lovely and comfortable. The kitchen is great for cooking at home and sitting on the deck was fantastic. It’s close enough to Durango to be convenient but far enough to feel like you’re alone. We had a great time and would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sales Family Getaway

This property is way better than the excellent pictures that are available on VRBO. Beds are amazingly comfortable, hot tub, stocked kitchen, sun rooms, windows, etc! We had a wonderful experience and really regretted having to leave. Thank you for leaving a garage remote, and allowing us use of the garage! Really great touch, and amazing hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Slice of heaven

The house is very comfortable and convenient. We especially appreciated the rocking chairs, even outside! The instructions for the tv were very helpful and everything was well labeled. The views are amazing and it’s a great neighborhood to walk in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home

I’m a frequent traveler and this is easily one of the best homes I’ve stayed in!! House is beautiful and cozy.. Christmas decor was added bonus!! Well stocked with everything we needed. Quiet location with great views of the mountains, perfect spot to relax in the hot tub. We would definitely rebook.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing & quiet property

This property is so beautiful, inside and out. We greatly enjoyed the cozy cabin as well as the property and views outside. It was very easy to hop over to Durango. We enjoyed many restaurants and shops there. Overall we were extremely happy with this trip. Communication from the property owner was good. In short, we had a great time and we will be returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Durango

This home is fabulous! The wrap around porch gave fabulous views and we were greeted a couple of mornings with a lovely deer family. Our fur babies loved the area. All a perfect fit and super well stocked !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful mountain setting

Wow!!! Incredible views and a lovely home, fantastic kitchen stocked with all the little spices and goodies you need for cooking. Comfortable beds and a sun room that was such a special place to relax. It was closer to town than we expected and enjoyed some great restaurants and shopping. Highly recommended for a wonderful getaway. Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

This was a totally amazing place. Jim and Courtney were the best hosts, understanding an unexpected death in our immediate family. We were able to find some solace in the views and peacefulness of the property. The place was well stocked with the necessities we needed. Close enough to town where we could enjoy the great restaurants that Durango has to offer. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views

The property has everything you want or need. Well-appointed kitchen and pantry. Large kitchen with 5 burner gas stove. Outdoor eating areas along with fire pit and hot tub. Wood burning fireplace to keep you toasty while gazing at the amazing scenery. Woke up on a chilly autumn morning to radiant heated flooring!! I hope to stay again. Communication was prompt and easy checkin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning property with all the perfect amenities

We absolutely loved our stay and could not have been happier with the location, the amenities, and the solace this place offers. Every day we hiked and explored all over beautiful Durango, Silverton, and Ouray with our pups, and each day we were equally excited to return to the property to cook dinner, relax and just enjoy the surroundings of this property. We joked that we didn't even need to leave and explore to enjoy our vacation (which is rare for us!). We were so happy to have our fur babies with us as we travel and hike everywhere with them, and the property is set up for enjoying time with them (especially with the fenced in patio so we could soak in the hot tub without worrying about any lost/runaway doggos)!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Mountain Home and Great Hosts

The home looks amazing in the pictures -- but is somehow even better in person. It's incredibly private, but only about 10-15 minutes from the city. There are multiple private hiking areas in the back that we enjoyed daily with our dogs. There's was a great area next to the house to sled with the kid. The backyard and patio are fenced in, so it was easy to let the dogs out at night. The home had everything we needed and more -- it really feels like you're staying in your own home when you're here.The hosts - Jim and Courtney - are great at communicating everything up top and the property manager - Taylor - is super helpful with anything during the stay. We couldn't recommend this place more. We'd love to come back.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain paradise

The most important thing I can say about this property is they did not oversell it on the description. They may have undersold it. We had so many wonderful times on the patio, drinking g coffee, watching wildlife, seeing storms come in. Communication was awesome and we love their caretakers, Taylor and Cody. My wife and I worked from the little office space in the living room and never had a problem with internet. It is so well appointed and stocked. The technology actually worked.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely spectacular experience, could not have been more pleased with the accommodations and overall setting. The house is amazingly decorated and had everything we needed or could want. We loved being able to sit out on the various patio areas and just relax enjoying the peace and quiet and scenery. The location is very convenient to downtown Durango but far enough away to be more private and peaceful. Mesa Verde National Park is also only a short drive away. We were very impressed with Taylor and how quickly she responded to some very, very minor issues (burned out light bulbs, dead batteries in a remote control, etc.). We would have been fine if nothing had been done but Taylor jumped into action and resolved the issues post haste. We hope to return for another visit in the future and highly recommend this property to anyone anticipating a visit to the Durango area. Fantastic overall experience. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING!!! One of the best!

We've been using VRBO for nearly 20 years and this was easily one of the nicest places (including the property) that we've ever stayed at. The custom build house was GORGEOUS!!! The views from the large family room windows and deck area...also GORGEOUS. The owners really ensured that they had virtually anything you needed and in good supply. We were welcomed with a lovely snack basket (and WINE)...who does that! AMAZING. Our favorite part - a well stocked kitchen. My number one observation in a lot of properties is that there is not enough supplies (utensils, cooking dishes, knives...not sharpened knives, etc). This kitchen had everything we needed to bake, smoke meats, basically anything to make a meal. We like to cook, so we really appreciated that this property had it in place and with good quality. We had a great/relaxing vacation and so grateful to property owners like Jim and Courtney to make that happen!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A White Christmas

Though Durango had seen above normal temperatures and everyone in town said there should be snow on the ground for Christmas, there was no snow as of Christmas eve, HOWEVER, with the prayers of our children, IT SNOWED for a white Christmas! This was the most beautiful property and the snow made it magical. The hiking on the back hill was beautiful and entertained all ages. There is a hill in the side yard perfect for the kids to sled. The hot tub was a peaceful retreat in the snow. The drive into town is simple and close enough to not feel like time was wasted when we had to make a grocery run. The home was incredibly welcoming and the hosts had obviously paid close attention to detail to ensure we felt at home. Purgatory was an easy drive for skiing, snowboarding, and night time tubing. Hesperus Ski Area has announced that it will not open for 2024 season, fyi. The Durango Silverton Train is a must and I highly recommend First Class, it is worth the money difference.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house. Clean and the kitchen was stocked with cooking supplies. The property manager was so easy to communicate with. I would recommend everybody.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best!

This gem just outside of Durango is the perfect place for a family retreat and adventure in the mountains. So nice, we’ve stayed twice!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Our family had a wonderful time and loved the home!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families, clean, everything in working condition. Very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful mountain home!

This lovely home outside Durango is the perfect place to bring the family and enjoy all Southern Colorado has to offer. Would return in a heartbeat. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023