Modern Luxury in a Restored Historic Home

Live lavishly and uncover the history of The Day House. Once the home of an honored Civil War veteran, the space has found new life as a modern luxury retreat. With over 100 years of fascinating (and checkered) history, The Day House is the premier spot to experience the best Durango has to offer. An outdoor enthusiast’s dream, The Day House is in a prime location to access outdoor sports and activities all year long! Walking, running, hiking, biking, boating, and skiing opportunities nearby!With three stories and a spacious 3,500 sq ft of living space, you’ll have plenty of room for you and your family to relax, connect, work, and entertain. Featuring not one, but TWO luxurious bedroom suites with their own private bathrooms, plus an additional guest bedroom and bathroom, The Day House can comfortably host up to 6 people.BED + BATH CONFIGURATION:- 1st floor -Private Queen bedFull bath with spacious stand alone shower- Second floor, Primary Suite -California King bedEnsuite bath with soaking tub and stand alone shower, double vanityAdditional half bath located in hallway near living spaces- Third Floor, Secondary Suite -Queen bedEnsuite bath with spacious stand alone shower, one vanityOFFICES:- Second floor -Private office separate from living and bedroom spacesErgonomic chair- Third floor -Built-in desk in bedroom suiteErgonomic chairLAYOUT:— 1st floor —Upon entering the ground floor, you’ll find a stylish and spacious entertainment room complete with a designer leather sofa, an 84in Roku TV, and a stunning wine wall. To complement your entertainment experience, have a glass of your favorite bubbly, which you can store in our Sub-Zero, 42 bottle, 2 zone wine cooler.On this floor, you’ll also find a guest bathroom, one private bedroom with queen bed, a laundry room with washer/dryer, and cozy built-in kennels for your furry friends. In the laundry room, make sure to say “Hi” to Mr. Day, the home’s original inhabitant, whose photo is displayed to recognize his heritage of fighting for freedom as a solider in the Civil War.— 2nd Floor —Travel up one flight of stairs and you’ve reached the heart of The Day House. Open floor plan kitchen, living, and dining flow seamlessly. Plenty of windows give you a wonderful view of the backyard and Animas River. From here you’ll access to a spacious porch and the backyard via French doors.Beautifully designed, the fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to make gourmet meals, brew coffee and tea, blend up a healthy smoothie, you name it! Wolf brand stove and oven ensures the highest quality cooking experience. For the grillmaster of the group, there’s a gas powered BBQ grill just outside the kitchen.Our dining table seats 6 and provides plenty of space for family meals or game nights. Sleek bar seating along the divide between the kitchen and living spaces adds room to entertain.A stylish private office sits just to the side of the living/dining spaces and offers an amazing view of the backyard as you buckle in and focus on work tasks in a quiet, peaceful setting.Here you’ll also find the private primary bedroom suite. Complete with a California king bed and an elegant, a plush sitting area surrounding a gas powered fireplace and anchored by a fur rug and designer chairs. Cozy up by the fire on those crisp mountain mornings while listening to your choice of music (speakers conveniently hardwired into the ceiling).— 3rd Floor —On the top level, you’ll find another bedroom suite complete with a queen bed, private bathroom, and spacious built-in desk. Here you’ll find the crown jewel of the space, the Victorian style turret, thoughtfully turned into the perfect plush reading nook with a fur rug and an oh so soft luxe chair. Relax in the coziest corner of the home.EXTERIOR:Sitting on the banks of the Animas River, you can enjoy your own serene slice of greenery. Seating areas and gas powered firepits beckon you to enjoy the outdoors.With direct access to the Animas River, you’ll have a unique and beautiful place to relax and take in the sights and sounds of Durango. Get front row seats to the picturesque Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train as it passes over the bridge, giving a whistle and blowing steam before disappearing into the distance.Located within walking distance to Main Ave eateries, shopping, and nightlife; you can be in the center of it all while still enjoying your own private oasis on the Animas River. An outdoor enthusiast’s dream, The Day House is in a prime location to access outdoor sports and activities all year long! With river access just past the backyard, there are plenty of opportunities for kayaking, paddle boarding, and tubing. Nearby access to the Animas River Trail, a paved trail that spans over 7 miles along the scenic river, is perfect for walking, running, or biking. Explore the plethora of nearby trails for mountain biking and hiking. Purgatory Resort is a quick 30 minute drive with skiing and snowboarding.PLEASE NOTE:Housekeeping services will be conducted every other week during your stay. These are required and are included in your total booking amount.We require proof of insurance to book. If you are a homeowner, your homeowner’s insurance will suffice. If you are not a homeowner, we require you to take out an insurance policy.Due to local restrictions, we are unable to rent this space for lengths of time shorter than one month (30 days). Please note, if your requested booking dates are less than one month, you would still need to reserve the entire month.Property has not been tested for Radon

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Located in the heart of Durango, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Animas River and Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Durango Discovery Museum and Durango Fish Hatchery and Education and Nature Center are also within 10 minutes. Durango Narrow Gauge Railroad Station is 19 minutes by foot.