35 acres hosted by Gretchen S.
1 lodging site · 1 bed · 1 toilet
We are in the rural area between Hesperus, Durango, and Mancos - An easy drive to Durango and its thrift shops, restaurants, galleries, cafes, Animas River and River Trail, and hiking and biking trails. Mancos is filled with art galleries, a wonderful bakery and cafe, beauty, and endless trails. Also within driving distance are Phil's World, Cortez, Sand Canyon, the beautiful La Plata Canyon, Mesa Verde National Park, Lake NIghthorse, and more! There are endless hiking and biking trails within driving distance of the property. Cross country skiing and snowshoeing abound and alpine skiing at Purgatory Ski Resort are popular winter activities. The views of the La Platas and Sleeping Ute are ever changing, awe inspiring, and constant from the deck of The Art Shack.
On the property are cats, two dogs, two equines (you will hear our burro braying). Our neighbors have yaks, cattle, goats, sheep, dogs, horses, poultry, and other farm animals. You will also see the wild critters that inhabit our corner of La Plata County. You are welcome to wander our property beyond the Big Stick Ditch but do not go into the pasture with our burro or enter any of the out buildings.
Park within steps of the Art Shack, cross the foot bridge over the bubbling irrigation ditch, and you have arrived!
Please remove your shoes before entering!
There is electricity, a queen bed, rustic chairs inside, an outdoor table and chairs, a composting toilet, a coffee machine, and purified drinking water for your use. An electric heater is supplied during winter months. There is no air conditioning.
We are available if needed (unless we are out of town adventuring) but will not expect to interact with you as you relax.
No dogs are allowed - 2 people max - No smoking of lit substances inside The Art Shack. Please remove your shoes before entering The Art Shack!The Art Shack is tucked into a corner of our property next to Big Stick Ditch, our local irrigation ditch and has incredible, always changing views of the La Plata Mountains and Sleeping Ute. The Art Shack is a small studio style glamping cabin with a queen bed and bedding, electricity, drinking water, an outdoor seating area with a table and an umbrella, a small deck, heating (when required), a coffee machine, and an outdoor enclosed composting toilet. The loft area is good for storing your bags, gear, and supplies. We supply 2 coffee cups and 2 water glasses. There is no air conditioning. Wifi may or may not reach The Art Shack. Bring a cooler to store food as there is no refrigerator - Nor is there a hot plate or bbq grill. Grab take out from any of the amazing eateries in Durango, Mancos, or the Hesperus Station. Take your trash with you upon departure. Our house is 180 feet from the site and is visible from The Art Shack. If we are home, you may see us out and about walking our dogs, gardening, and doing chores. We will wave but will not interact unless you indicate you would like to.
