Rustic Cabin on the La Plata River

Durango Colorado vacation rental riverside cabin in Hesperus, Colorado. Stay in a piece of local history at this family-owned homesteader`s house, now a vacation rental home on the banks of the La Plata River. Long Description **Book Today for Only $300 Down at the Time of Booking *** Our 2 bedroom plus loft, 1 bathroom cabin was built in the late 1800s by one of the original homesteading families that worked at the local mine. The La Plata River runs adjacent to the cabin from March to mid June when the river is diverted to the local mine and the river becomes a very small creek). Built in 1905, the homestead is complete with antiques, collectibles, and country farmhouse accents throughout the entire house, providing the charm of yesteryear and the cozy quaintness of stepping back in time.  At the same time, this home has been updated to include modern comforts such as WiFi internet, Direct TV, fully equipped kitchen, a gas grill on the back porch and full-sized washer and dryer in the laundry room. The living room and dining room include a gas antique stove, flat screen TV and a ladder to the bedroom loft above.  The den / sitting room is includes a large wood stove and is adjacent to the farm house country styled kitchen. Catch-and-release fishing is allowed (with fishing license) in the river when water flow levels allow, and the sound of a mountain stream is seasonally present at the home since the La Plata River is just a few La Plata Canyon, is also just a few minutes drive to the start of a beautiful Rocky Mountain road that is tame enough for passenger cars at the beginning, but soon becomes 4x4 only, eventually reaching the top of the 12,000 foot peaks of the La Plata Mountains; one of the area’s favorite high mountain excursions close to town. Bed Configuration: Master - Queen 2nd - Queen Loft - Double/Full & Twin The home is not pet friendly. Consistent with most Colorado mountain resorts, the home does not offer air-conditioning. In winter,  It is NECESSARY that you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle or AWD , vehicles with medium to high clearance and winter/snow tires.  This home has a WELL-MAINTAINED but long driveway. Cancellation Policy: A non-refundable payment of $300 is required at the time of booking. This $300 payment is applied toward the total amount due and is only refundable within 72 hours of the time of the booking is made. If your arrival date is within 30 days of booking, payment in full is required at the time of booking. Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, that are made within thirty (30) days of the arrival date, forfeit the entire reservation amount while cancellations made more than thirty (30) days in advance of your arrival only forfeit the $300 payment made at the time of booking. For reservations that are at least thirty (30) nights, the cancellation policy above increases to sixty (60) days prior to the arrival date. We do offer travel insurance. Stay with us and we offer DISCOUNTS on both summer (white water rafting, horseback riding etc.) and winter (ski/snowboard rentals, sleigh rides, snowmobile tours etc.) activities. COMPLETE AMENITY LIST: Dryer, Heating, Kitchen, Linens Provided, TV Internet & Communications Wireless Internet Kitchen & Dining Coffeemaker, Table Utensils Bathroom Hair Dryer Home Safety Carbon Monoxide Detector, Fire Extinguisher, Smoke Detectors