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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 3650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

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Durango, CO
  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club
    4 min drive
  • Durango Hot Springs Spa
    5 min drive
  • Animas River
    7 min drive
  • Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
    38 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Durango

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Durango, within a 5-minute drive of Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Durango Hot Springs Spa. .This apartment is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Animas River.
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What's nearby

  • Dalton Ranch Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Cliffs at Tamarron - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Fort Lewis College - 20 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 20 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Purgatory Resort - 50 min drive - 21.9 miles

Getting around

  • Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station - 18 min drive
  • Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪James Ranch Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hermosa Creek Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cuckoo's On The Cliff - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪J Bar J Ranch - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Five Star at James Ranch, Hermosa

A PLACE at JAMES RANCH is a one of a kind vacation rental nestled in the beautiful, north Animas River Valley among the spectacular views of the San Juan Mountains, overlooking the gorgeous pastures of the James Ranch.

This unique Place is furnished exquisitely with charming antiques, cozy furniture and an inviting fireplace. The kitchen is fully equipped.

Centrally located, A Place at James Ranch is:

**Moments to the James Ranch Market and Grill where you can get the freshest, local, organic food produced right on the James Ranch and other local farmers - daily delivered.
• 15 min to the historic, charming downtown Durango
• 15 min to the slopes of Durango Mountain Resort
• 15 and half mins to the awesome Durango Nordic Center
• 5 min to the wonderful, relaxing Durango Hot Springs & Spa
• 5 min to the newly built PJ’s Gourmet Market/Bakery/Deli
• Moments from Honeyville, world famous honey store
• Surrounded by hiking trails, mountain bike trails, and ideal road bike routes
• 20 min to Fort Lewis College, featuring the Concert Hall and the Center for SW Studies


Features and Amenities:

•625 sq ft.
•fast! wireless internet
•TV with HTMI cable and DVD player with a great selection of movies. No cable.
•a full kitchen (French press coffee maker, rice cooker, toaster and all you need to cook)
• queen bed with foam topper/ feather comforter/ organic cotton sheets
•double sleeper sofa with organic cotton sheets
•thermostatically controlled fireplace
* A/C and heater wall unit
•custom tiled, walk-in shower with rain head and hand wand
•antiques & original photographs of ranch animals
•local, custom milled, wide-plank, pine flooring
•locally-milled aspen ceiling
•loads of natural light from the two expansive, picture windows
•bamboo and organic cotton towels
•organic cotton robes and slippers
•private patio with grill
•new washer/ dryer
•directions to all the local hiking trails, mountain bike trails, road bike routes and alpine and Nordic ski info.
• covered patio for bikes, and skis
No children under the age of 5
No smoking - inside or outside on the patio, thank you.
No pets
Because the James Ranch is a working ranch there is limited access; guests will receive complete information about specific access on the ranch.

•Visit the James Ranch Market where you can shop for organic beef, pork, cheese, vegetables, eggs and fruit - all grown on the James Ranch, AND eat a delicious James Ranch hamburger, grilled cheese, or fresh salad at the Harvest Grill and Greens.

Colorado License Number: 2504353-000







Keywords: views, cozy, one of a kind, antiques, studio, girlfriend getaway,
romantic getaway, working family ranch
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a sauna or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Julie James Ott

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking of any kind inside or outside of studio

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not suitable for young children; 5 & older is fine

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Five Star at the James Ranch, Hermosa Durango
Five Star at the James Ranch, Hermosa Apartment
Five Star at the James Ranch, Hermosa Apartment Durango

Five Star at James Ranch, Hermosa Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 241 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 241 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
Location good. Very beautiful property
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Abby M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Tree Swing!
Beautifully decorated and so comfortable. Julie is a wonderful and caring host making sure you are settled in and taken care of. There is a wonderful oak tree with a swing and be sure to grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the sunrise with the bird chirping. Seriously the burgers at the cafe- do not miss them. Ahmazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just wonderful!
Perfect location, spectacular views, organic luxury accommodation, and a special private retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary trip
The accommodations were perfect for our needs. Julie was wonderful and easy to communicate with. We hope to return again in the future, hopefully for a longer visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t miss this one… it’s special!
This is a very special place. The views are spectacular and the studio was lovely, comfortable and well stocked with all the essentials. We enjoyed visiting the market and grill on St. James Ranch just up the road. There is a fabulous tree swing in the yard for guests of all ages to enjoy. We very much appreciated the comfortable bed, nice shower and washer/dryer. Julie was a great host and we hope to return someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Working Ranch with great mountain views
Enjoyed relaxing and serene views from cottage windows.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Durango vacation
Fantastic views - soft bed - cool mountain air - near many challenging trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Julie and Gunther were fantastic. Definitely plan on going back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Place at James Ranch
Wonderful stay. The suite was clean, roomy and well equipped for two. The highway is close and noisy at times but inside is quiet. The James Ranch Grill (just down the road) has excellent locally sourced food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Beautiful area! Amenities were far and above expected. Felt like home. Julie was an amazing host. Would highly recommend! Mike & Nikki
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B., Calhoun, Louisiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
The cottage was cozy and nicely decorated and furnished . Would have liked a deck facing the mountains as we like to sit outside and enjoy the weather. Bring your own washcloths, we only had 1 washcloth and 3 towels.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A million dollar view on The Million Dollar Highway
Quite a view from the back window overlooking the pastures and mountains... Place is very cozy to just read a book and glance out the window.... And of course head north on US 550 towards Silverton and Ouray and the scenery is breath taking... Don't forget to frequent the James Ranch Grill for lunch and dinner... stunningly fresh and healthy menu and for a excellent breakfast , head into down town Durango and eat at Oscars.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Stay in Hermosa Valley
This property is fantastic. Very well designed with awesome views of the valley. Proximity to the James Ranch and the Durango hot springs really elevate it to the next level. Highly recommend booking this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joni M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations!
Julie is a warm, friendly, wonderful host, who made us feel so very welcome! She provided everything we needed and more! And we were absolutely thrilled with the location ~ just a short walk to the James Ranch Grill and Market! The space was just perfect for us, and the views were spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our favorite Durango place!
James Ranch and the place at James Ranch are amazing. Julie has created a relaxing experience, wonderfully appointed with everything you could want or need. The view is amazing. We have stayed there twice and hope this won’t be the last. A true gem in all regards .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B., Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness
New Year at James Ranch
My Wife and I stayed at this amazing cottage on James Ranch for New Years Eve and day. The setting was perfect, the cottage above the old barn was beautifully done, comfortable, warm and romantic. We knew of James Ranch from many previous trips to the area, but we had never stayed on the property. There is no better place to stay than here. Waking up to stare out onto the pastures of the Animas river valley was amazing. We were greeted by the most amazing host, Julie, when we arrived. Julie made sure we were content and had everything we needed. The food at the James Ranch restaurant grill and the ranch market is also something to speak about...AMAZING. Both the dinner we had at the grill and then the fresh meal we picked up at the market were incredible. Imagine a homemade chicken pot pie, warming in the oven after a perfect day of skiing, having a smooth drink as the sun goes down over a pasture of grazing cattle, then a super comfortable bed and a cottage warmed by a fire, thats this place at James Ranch...we will definetly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S., La grange park Il

Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of ranchlife heaven
Julie and her sons were wonderful hosts. We loved the ranch store and the views of the cows and mountains. The courtyard and cabin had everything we could possibly need. CD
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kenneth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Five Star Reviews are Accurate!
My wife and I stayed here for two nights during a mini-vacation within our state (we live in Denver). We timed the trip to coincide with peak fall foliage, and weren’t disappointed! Julie is friendly and helpful during check-in and was accessible by text until we left. The unit is spotless, overlooks the James Ranch, and we slept very well, as it was very quiet and the Queen bed has an excellent mattress, sheets, and pillows. The eggs in the refrigerator were an added bonus! If there was one thing I’d improve, I’d like Julie to stock the unit with shampoo and conditioner. There wasn’t any to be found, and Julie said they don’t provide them. Other than that little oops, the stay was perfect. Oh, and the burgers at the James Ranch Grill, a quarter mile up the road, are to die for. Maybe the best burgers in Colorado!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Slice of Heaven
My husband and I had a lovely stay at the cabin on James Ranch. The location enabled us to see the movements of the beef herd and we were very close to the Market and Grill for delicious food. The local farmers bring in fresh produce regularly. It’s just far enough away from Durango to feel spacious and see the stars and just close enough to go into town if you want to. Julie extends great hospitality; feels like a friend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t find the words
My wife and I stayed here this last week, and it was just beyond words to describe it. We thoroughly enjoyed everything about it. The pictures do not do it justice. The picture windows look out over their large farm framed in by the beautiful mountains in the background. It was breathtaking. And the cabin is laid out perfectly for 2. The location is very close to Durango, and 5 minutes from the Durango Hot Springs. Nearby to the Million Dollar Highway, Silverton, etc…And this farm has an incredible market where they sell what they raise- vegetables, meats, cheeses, etc… mostly raised on their farm. And then the best thing of all is the Grill next to the Market where they sell the very best hamburgers on the planet and the meat and cheeses are farmed right there. Literally farm to table. Julie was amazing and even worked us in a day early. Over all this is a perfect stay! Again, these words cannot describe this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy, Homey Retreat
Stayed for three wonderul weeks. "A Place" was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. It was close to hiking, biking, and other outdoor actvities, as well as Durango for dining and shopping. We never got tired of the front window view. Host Julie was great. We highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LENNARD P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Studio
We liked the view of the mountain cliffs from the studio on the James Ranch and that it had all we needed to live there longterm. Julie Ott was very helpful and charming. From the studio we could hike in the mountains, eat in Durango, rest at their excellent public library (highly recommend) and take walks along the Animas River. As walkers, we would have liked to have a path at the studio that we could use to walk without having to go far. Excellent place close to a busy highway. We miss it already.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway outside of Durango
Really enjoyed our stay at A Place at James Ranch. Convenient to Durango and Silverton, just down the road from Honeyville, yet isolated from all of those. Though James Ranch is a working ranch, staying on the property is not a "ranch" experience, though the market and restaurant are good and watching the cows get milked in the morning was a unique experience. The hospitality couldn't have been better and my wife and I enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023