Breathtaking View 12 Min to Downtown

Welcome to the Lightner Creek Cabin! Our light and airy home offers a breathtaking view just minutes from downtown Durango. Expansive windows fill the space with natural light, highlighting the open-concept design. Enjoy a cozy living room, fully equipped kitchen, and private balcony. Downstairs, you'll find a stylish wet bar and separate living space—perfect for entertaining or relaxing after a day of exploring.

Durango, CO, United States
8 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Shampoo
  • Bathtub
  • Hot Water
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Clothing storage
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Room-darkening shades

Family

  • Baby bath
  • Children's tableware
  • High chair
  • Pack 'n Play/travel crib

Heating and cooling

  • Indoor fireplace

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Mini Fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Fire pit
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Good to know

Access: Like many homes in the mountains, our home is up a relatively steep paved driveway. During winter months November - Feburary, 4x4/AWD is required. The Lightner Creek Cabin is nestled on three scenic wooded acres in Southern Colorado, just 12 minutes from downtown Durango. It’s perfectly situated—40 minutes from Purgatory Ski Resort and Mesa Verde National Park, and an hour from Pagosa Springs. Thoughtfully designed, our home offers a cozy and inviting basecamp for all your adventures. UPPER LEVEL (Main Level): Living Space: The Lightner Creek Cabin is 1800 Square feet with an open and airy floor plan! Our full size kitchen has a fridge and freezer, pots & pans, electric stove, microwave (in the pantry), toaster, Keurig and pods, and other cooking essentials (olive oil, salt, pepper, spoons, cups, silverware, etc.). The island has space to seat 3 guests (there is a dining table outside and on the lower level). The living area has a TV, leather sectional and two accent chairs and is large enough to fit all 8 guests. Beds: On the upper level there is one bedroom with a queen size bed and one bedroom with a king size bed. Both bedrooms have their own mini split system so you can control the temperatures in your room independently! All beds have memory foam mattresses and high-quality linens to ensure a great nights sleep! Bath: There is one full bath on the upper level that is stocked with hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. All towels are freshly-washed right before your stay. There is a tub and shower combo that has a to make bath time a breeze for kiddos! LOWER LEVEL: Living Space: There is a kitchenette with a fridge, small sink, microwave and Keurig and a dining table that seats 6. In the lower level living room the sofa pulls out to make a comfy queen size bed. Linen for the pull out bed can be found in the closet closest to the couch. There is a TV in the lower living room as well as two additional accent chairs for seating. Internet:
 We have high speed internet at the house, network and Password will be shared after booking! Outdoor Living: Our outdoor space offers a great experience for your stay! We have a large propane grill and an oversized outdoor dining table that seats 8 and is well-lit under the covered patio. Enjoy coffee on the deck with a mountain view or relax and unwind by the fire-pit on the large outdoor couch! Parking/Neighborhood Info: There is ample free parking on the site! The home is located on a private easement shared with two other neighbors. Because of this, there is almost no traffic on that road! We do ask that you be courteous of our neighbors and not walk up the dirt easement unless it is to our home. Additional Info: Septic: We are on a septic system so we ask that you don’t flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet!! Fires: We ask that you stick to using the fire pit and have no open fires on the land!

Other Details to Note

Please note: Like many homes in the mountains, our home is up a relatively steep dirt road. During winter months November - Feburary, 4x4/AWD is required.

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Guest Access

You will have access to the entire space and land.

Reviews

Frank-Thomas
September 2025 · Booking.com
I call this property a piece of heaven on earth. It is absolutely beautiful! Actually, that is an understatement. As my daughter said, „If this is her rental property, what does her main house look like?“ lol The house is large, gorgeously decorated, and the location—perfect. It doesn’t just have everything you need; it has everything you could dream of having! It’s secluded but only took us 8 minutes to get to the Durango and Silverton Railroad parking lot. Contact with the owner was so friendly, helpful, and the responses were immediate. We can‘t recommend this property enough-100%. Don‘t hesitate to book; we hope to stay here again soon. Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay! Everything was perfect!
Andrea
September 2025 · Airbnb
This was absolutely the most beautiful and pristine Airbnb I’ve ever stayed in. The place was beautifully decorated as well. We felt right at home. The deck views were amazing. We stayed up late just watching the stars. The amenities were all readily available and clean. It’s just minutes from the main strip in town in case you need anything. I really wish I could give more than 5 stars!
Erin & Sakher
September 2025 · Airbnb
Had a wonderful time. Baby gates and secure deck made it a relaxing space for travel with kids 5 and under. The view is amazing. Just outside of town so you get a sense of the wilderness but an easy 10 min drive to downtown Durango for all the amenities
Bethany
September 2025 · Airbnb
Beautiful home and decor. Missing some basics but overall the place was amazing! We visited for a Wedding! It was a little far from everything; but, was exactly what we needed!

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