This newer home offers a great floor plan with lots of windows and sunlight, nice yard and the perfect location. Walk to the Animas River Trail, the Durango Recreation Center, and Animas Mountain Park (hiking and mountain biking trails). Just a short couple minutes drive or bike to Downtown or to hiking in the National Forest on the Colorado Trail. Anxious to catch the first ski lift? Located on the north side of town, for easy access to Durango Mountain Resort. The main level of the home features the living area with hardwood floors throughout. The kitchen offers granite countertops, a center island and an open floor plan. The dining room seats 6 comfortably and is open to the living area. The center of the living room is the gas fireplace accented by Slate tile and a flat screen TV. There is plenty of seating with a leather sofa & loveseat and recliner. A built in desk is also available so you can keep in touch with work if needed. A 1/2 bath is conveniently located just off the kitchen as well as a 1 car garage. The back yard is easily accessed through a patio door just off the kitchen with views of the La Plata range from the outdoor dining area which also has a grill. Upstairs the home features 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a king size bed and private bathroom as well as a walk-in closet. The two guest bedrooms share a full bath located between the two. One bedroom has 2 twin beds and the second has a futon. Both also offer nice sized closets. The laundry room is also located upstairs for your convenience. This is the perfect “base camp” for your next extended visit to Durango. This home is not air conditioned but is “green” built and very well insulated and stays a very comfortable temperature. This property does require a minimum rental of 28 days.