This cute, clean, and partially remodeled 1 story, 1260 sf house, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms awaits you in one of the most picturesque valleys in all of the West! The North Animas Valley in Durango, Colorado. This property is currently being used as a short-term rental (VRBO) however is ready for permanent residency vs an investment property. The deck on the east side of the home gives you morning sun while sipping your coffee and the afternoon shade for happy hour cocktails, while viewing the stunning red cliffs east of the Animas River Valley and diverse and ever-changing foliage upon Missionary Ridge in the fall. The east yard is fenced with landscaping and a nice lawn area, and there is a fenced area on the west of the garage with pet door minutes to PJ’s Gourmet Market and Animas Wine and Spirits, Trimble Hardware, Trimble Hot springs resort & Spa, and Dalton Ranch Golf Course & Restaurant. Located a mere 10 miles from downtown Durango, and just 15 miles from Purgatory Ski Resort, this residence is at the epicenter of Durango adventure. Horseback/mule Riding, Mountain biking, hiking, skiing, golfing, backpacking, camping, rafting, and boating to just name a few activities you can do in the immediate vicinity of this property’s location. Dubbed "Your whimsical home away from home!" on VRBO!