Experience world-class service at Blue Lake Ranch

Elegant Accommodations: Blue Lake Ranch in Hesperus offers luxurious family rooms with garden or lake views. Each room features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, lush garden, and free WiFi. Additional facilities include a lounge, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots. Delicious Breakfast: A hearty American buffet breakfast is served daily, including local specialities, warm dishes, fresh pastries, and fruits. Convenient Location: Located 43 km from Durango-La Plata County Airport, the property is near attractions such as Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (28 km) and Durango Hot Springs (42 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • American, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 large double beds
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marion
    Namibia Namibia
    Room was besutifully decorated, everything was clean and practical, breakfast was a good variety
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful location, excellent breakfast, great hosts. Loved walking in the grounds and seeing the wildlife.
  • Ira
    United States United States
    The breakfast had an in house chef preparing everything right in the kitchen. Fresh fruits and home cooked meals were provided and included with the stay. It was so nice.
  • Werbelow
    United States United States
    This is a beautiful place to stay. Loved walking around the lake at sunset.
  • Robert
    United States United States
    Breakfast was great, the setting was spectacular... such a beautiful peice of property...mesa Verde room was so charming and cozy
  • Marianne
    United States United States
    The breakfast was wonderful! Accommodations were superb! We will stay there again for sure.
  • Samir
    United States United States
    Excellent in every way. The 20 minute drive to Durango was a no factor. Breakfast was wonderful, with differing and delicious options everyday.
  • Laura
    United States United States
    Loved the breakfast! the staff was lovely. The grounds are naturally beautiful and the rooms are above average for sure!
  • Luca
    Italy Italy
    La struttura è bellissima in un contesto assolutamente magico. La proprietaria ci ha accolto con garbo e cordialità offrendoci all’arrivo un piccolo spuntino. Eccezionale la colazione.
  • Frauke-anja
    Germany Germany
    Komfortable und geschmackvolle Einrichtung im River House, welches trotz der nahen Strasse ruhig gelegen ist. Hilfsbereites und freundliches Personal, besonders Ashton.

Managed by David and Shirley

Company review score: 9.3Based on 63 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Ranch guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, parking, Electric Car Charging Station, Cable Television, a lending library of videos and games. A scrumptious complimentary buffet breakfast is also served daily featuring locally sourced foods and regional specialties such as Breakfast Burritos, Tamale Pies, Country-style Biscuits and Gravy, Quiche with our fresh garden vegetables to name a few. Of course, there is muesli, yogurts, fresh berries, citrus platters, meat and cheese platters and breads and pastries served daily as well. We cater to first time visitors with our professional staff that will help you plan your stay at Blue Lake Ranch and your visit to the Four Corners and Southwest Colorado….we are the local experts.

Property information

Internationally acclaimed, Blue Lake Ranch, a year-round destination, is just 15 minutes from Downtown Durango, Colorado, and the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Train. Mesa Verde National Park and Canyon of the Ancients National Park Headquarters are 30 minutes away. Visitors come from all over the world to enjoy this affordable private estate. The 16 accommodations are spread throughout the woods and meadows and each enjoys Mountain, private Blue Lake, or garden views. The Ranch has many different lodging styles, from Cabins and Cottages to Casitas (Spanish for little house) to beautiful rooms for two. Known for its large Southwest style accommodations, most have King beds, luxury amenities, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, equipped kitchenettes or full kitchens, comfortable indoor and outdoor sitting areas. Daily housekeeping assures that your job is to relax and enjoy. There is strolling in the many gardens, hiking, fishing, bird and wildlife watching and photography right on the Ranch, as well as star gazing, and reading and relaxing from in front of your fireplace or private outdoor sitting area.

Neighbourhood information

We sit at the base of the La Plata Mountains, part of the San Juan Mountains. The Ranch is just 15 minutes from mountain hiking, biking, fishing and site seeing…all in a mostly local’s known area. The Kennebec Café, one of the area’s finest restaurants is just 7 minutes from the Ranch. The Hesperus Ski Area is 8 minutes away and offers family skiing both day and night, as well as sledding. We invite you to experience this magic firsthand. Whether you are coming for romance, to spend quality time with family and friends, attend a wedding, family reunion, or corporate retreat, explore Mesa Verde or Canyon of the Ancients, or to ride the Durango Silverton Railroad, Blue Lake Ranch is your private southwest Colorado and Four Corners vacation destination.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.