We call our beautiful Colorado mountain home "Tatanka Lodge." It is nestled in ponderosa pines on 35 private acres with a big wrap-around deck and views of the La Plata peaks. We are located just 10 mins. west of downtown Durango; 30-40 mins. from Mesa Verde Nat. Park and "Purgatory" ski area. The main and upper floors are available for rental with private entrance from the deck. The home is artfully decorated in mostly Southwestern decor. Living room focal points are a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and a log sofa with water buffalo hide cushions. The dining room has an heirloom French Provencial dining set. Master bedroom/bath is on the main floor with kitchen, dining room, and living room; two big bedrooms upstairs with full bath and walk-in closets in all bedrooms. Total beds: 2 Queens, 1 King, 1 Bunk > sleeps 8 with extra mattresses if needed. There is wall-to-wall carpeting throughout the house, dishwasher, W/D, TV/VCR, plentiful bed & bath linens. Step outside on the deck to view the stars or the surrounding hills and La Plata peaks. Take an after dinner walk down the hill to a sweet little meadow and plenty of easy trails. For more vigorous adventures hike the miles of mountain trails in the area, go for a horse ride at one of the numerous stables, raft the Animas River, ski @ Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory) take the Narrow Gauge Railway to Silverton or stroll down Main St. with its art gallerys, clothing stores and various restaurants. Whether you take it slow or ride 'em cowboy there's always something to delight you in Durango. * Special Note: The rear ground floor apartment is occupied by a year round tenant with 2 small dogs, quiet, never a problem.