| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 44 positive, 0 negative]
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| 11/09/09 |
Positive
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| This is a great property. We stayed here last weekend and spent all day Sat & Sun hiking in the mountains, then to come back to this condo was fantastic. My wife soaked in the large tub with the provided bath salts each night. She said it was like heaven. The patio views were unbelievable both day and night. We enjoyed watching the sun set over the mountains while resting up from our daily hikes. The bed was extremely comfortable and the condo was upscale, clean and fresh. It was a 3 minute drive to downtown for dinner, a 10 minute drive to the Colorado Trailhead, and a 15 minute drive to the LaPlata mountains (our two hiking places as suggested by the condo owner). We liked this place the best of any of the vacation rentals we've ever stayed at. It's especially nice that it's in town, but not noisy like the downtown hotels we've stayed at before. This condo is a high end property at an inexpensive price. We'll stay here again and would highly recommend this condo to others. |
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Luke Mayer, Austin, TX
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| 10/24/09 |
Positive
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| I come to Durango a few times a year on business, and last week I had a last minute trip and instead of staying at the Doubletree (where I usually stay), my wife checked VRBO for me and found this great condo. I recommend it. It was much more comfortable than the hotel. The place was quiet, comfortable - where else can you sit next to a beautiful river, enjoying mountain views and get work done on your laptop! I really enjoyed my stay and it cost less than the Doubletree! I've found a new favorite place to stay when I come to Durango. |
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Jim Hutchins, Savannah, GA
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| 10/18/09 |
Positive
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| My husband, our two kids, and I stayed at this condo last week. It's a great place. I would highly recommend it. Great value! The king bed was very comfortable with high quality linens. The entire place was freakishly clean - you don't see that very often with vacation rental properties. The kids loved the pullouts in the living room. My husband and I enjoyed sitting out on the balcony with the heater enjoying the crisp night air after the kids went to sleep. Our 9 year old figured out how to record TV shows so we could all stay out late and not miss "Medium". Everything was well stocked. Unlike most other places we've stayed over the years, we didn't have to buy a single thing for the condo during our four day stay. The wireless was fast, cell phone service (Verizon) was excellent. We'll definitely stay here next time we come to Durango. Marvelous Property! Highly recommend! |
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Marilyn Young, Boston, MA
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| 10/07/09 |
Positive
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| Oustanding property. This condo rivals and in many ways is superior to most of the five star $600/night hotels we've stayed at over the years. The property is spacious, immaculate, quiet and has the most amazing mountain and river views. We highly recommend this property. |
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Elizabeth Roberts, Cambridge, England
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| 10/07/09 |
Positive
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| Oustanding property. This condo rivals and in many ways is superior to most of the five star $600/night hotels we've stayed at over the years. The property is spacious, immaculate, quiet and has the most amazing mountain and river views. We highly recommend this property. |
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Elizabeth Roberts, Cambridge, England
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| 09/18/09 |
Positive
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| This is an outstanding property!!! My husband and I spent a week at Jen's condo while hiking in the mountains around Durango. This part of Colorado is unbelivably beautiful. It was so rewarding to come home to the Rivergate Loft. It was so quiet and peaceful. In the evenings we would lie on the patio chairs and look at the stars, while bundled up, enjoying the brisk mountain air. I am certain you will love this place. Great Choice! |
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Anonymous, Shawnee Mission, KS
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| 08/25/09 |
Positive
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| If you want to stay in the nicest unit of the nicest development in Durango, this is the place. Every attention to detail has been paid here. Sit on the huge patio and listen to the river pass by or relax in the high end contemporary dwelling where no amenity has been overlooked. You cannot go wrong here. |
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darrel sample, highlands ranch, co
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| 08/05/09 |
Positive
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I have to echo other guest comments and say it was by far the best condo
we have ever stayed at. The furnishings were beautiful, the views
spectacular and the hospitality unparalleled. The deck alone would make me return. I have never experienced a more accomodating host -every thing we could possibly need was there for our convenience. Thank you for providing such a beautiful and thoughtful place to stay and enjoy the Durango area.
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Dena Mathis, Dallas, TX
214-706-7606 |
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| 07/28/09 |
Positive
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| This was the best condo we have ever stayed at. Beautiful inside and out. The huge bathtub was awsome and the bed was so comfortable. River right outside the door was the best. Only down side would be the pull out beds aren't the most comfortable for older teens but since us parents got the king size bed we didn't really mind. Would stay here again, highly recommended. |
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Anonymous
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| 07/20/09 |
Positive
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| This condo is much nicer than described. The pictures do not do it justice. The views are simply amazing. The balcony is amazing in the morning and evening after the sun goes down. It cools off nicely in the evenings and we enjoyed leaving the wide balcony doors open to the sounds of the river. This condo is centrally located and was a 2 minute drive to downtown and a great home spot for our daytime adventures to Mesa Verde and Vallecito Lake. It was nice that there was underground parking becuase sometimes during the day the street level parking was tight. Extremely well stocked. Our favorite was the utility drawer. It had everything ours does at home, without all the jumk. We enjoyed our stay so much we are going to come back to Durango next spring and we are definitely staying at this condo! Great Property! |
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Livey Martin, Santa Clara, CA |
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| 06/28/09 |
Positive
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Everything about this accommodation was top notch. From the furnishings to the beautiful hardwood flooring to the quality linens, the condo was well stocked and immaculate! The open floor plan was spacious and the mountain views and soothing river running right outside our patio doors were spectacular!
It was especially nice to arrive weary from the airport to find snacks waiting for us. We sat on the balcony enjoying the river, the fresh air, and our snacks while planning our Durango outings. The owner, Jen was a pleasure to deal with. Her communication was very professional, great directions, and our damage deposit was refunded the same day we checked out. This condo was a great find. Thank you, Jen - we'll be back next summer! |
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Megan & Jim, Captiva, FL
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| 06/14/09 |
Positive
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| Outstanding Condo! My wife and I would highly recommend this place. It is so much nicer than we expected from the pictures and descriptions. We could not have picked a better place to stay while in Durango. First class property! |
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Mike & Lena Halloran, Phoenix, AZ |
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| 06/11/09 |
Positive
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What a great condo! This is by far the nicest place we've found (and we stay in vacation rentals a lot). High ceilings, tastefully decorated, wood floors, a comfortable bed with high count linens and down-alternative comforter, stainless & granite, large shower, great soaking tub, extremely well stocked.
My husband and I slept the best we had in years on the king sized bed. Not sure if it was the sheets or the clean mountain air, or just that we were having such a good time in Durango.
Although the condo is large and just great, the patio is is the showstopper. In the cool mornings we enjoyed eating breakfast outside and lingering over coffee. Watching and listening to the river is so relaxing. The patio can get pretty sunny in the afternoons, but there is an umbrella with the table, so only the grill person gets the sun. By 7:30 the sun would set and many nights we were home to witness a great sunset over the mountains.
This is a high end condo. We were pleasantly surprised and found it to be many levels up from what we expected for the mid $200's price. We've stayed at $600/night places that weren't half as nice.
I commend the owner, Jen on offering a great property, great communication, and an easy rental transaction. We'll be back next time we come to Durango. Oh - and by the way, Durango was the most fun! We rode the train to Silverton & back, hiked on the Colorado Trail, rode bikes to/from the condo. Living the good life! |
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Rick & Susan, Houston, TX
Mayhill |
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| 05/28/09 |
Positive
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| This condo was great! Very large 1 bedroom with very nice appointments. The deck/patio is nice for the evenings in summer. It is less than 10 minutes to downtown by bike (path or road). We will definately be back. |
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Chris Stewart, Phoenix, AZ |
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| 05/07/09 |
Positive
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| My husband and I love this place! It is in the perfect location and has every ammenity you could possibly want. You truly get your money's worth with this rental. We can't wait to go back! |
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Anonymous, Sedona, AZ |
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| 04/28/09 |
Positive
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| Top Notch Property! This place is out of a dream. Unbelievable views – mountains and river! Inside and outside on the balcony, this condo was just as comfortable as our home – but with much better views and much cleaner air. The condo is stocked with all sorts of things eliminating those last minute trips to the store (although there is a grocery less than a five minute stroll along the river path). We like to stay in and cook, and this kitchen was outstanding. We even got some ideas for our own upcoming kitchen remodel. We come to Durango a couple times a year and now that we've found Jen's Rivergate Loft, we won't stay anywhere else. Thank you, Jen - we'll be back in early October for the fall leaves. |
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Glen Eagle, San Francisco, CA
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| 04/20/09 |
Positive
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| This was a last minute rental for us. Jen gave us a steal of a deal! This is a five star condo - what a value! The weather was great. We had so much fun in Durango - shopping - riding bikes - hiking. It was such a pleasure to come back home to Rivergate. It was quiet, comfortable, and we especially loved breakfast on the patio before starting out on our adventures for the day. We would highly recommend this condo. |
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Mary Lisbon, Mackintosh, VA |
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| 04/14/09 |
Positive
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| My husband and I stayed at Jen's condo last week. What an outstanding place! It was nice being so close to downtown. We walked twice and drove once. The weather was great. The interior of this condo is fabulous, but the patio is truly worth a million bucks! We've stayed at the Doubletree in Durango before and not been comfortable. We're so glad we found this condo! We'll be back this summer! Thanx Jen!!! |
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Jim & Marissa McCarthy, Denver, CO |
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| 02/28/09 |
Positive
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| You will love this place as much as my husband and I do. It was quiet, impecably decorated, close to downtown, and stocked with everything we could possibly have needed during our week stay. The bed was very comfortable. We loved grilling out on the patio enjoying the river and the unbelievable mountain views. We travel alot and have to say that this is the best property we have yet come upon. We'll be back! |
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Carl & Kathi Telles, Bozeman, MT |
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| 12/01/08 |
Positive
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| Fabulous! Filled with so many nice, thoughtful touches to make your stay its most comfortable--king sized bed with high quality linens; the heater on the porch so you can enjoy the crispness in the air yet remain toasty at the same time; Dish Network TV (there was more rodeo available than we were able to watch!); even some items in the pantry we could use that made us feel like we were staying in a best-friend's home and not a barren condo. Thank you for providing the extras to make our visit memorable and top-notch! |
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Jim and Claire, San Marcos, Texas |
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| 10/22/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed at the condo in mid October and thought it was awesome! To put in better context I would add that during our trip my wife and I stayed at the Ritz Carlton - Denver and the St. Regis in Aspen yet we found Jen's condo to be of equivalent quality to both of those properties and preferable in some ways. I would agree with a previous comment that the pictures on VRBO, while good, do not do the condo justice. Jen was great to deal with and prompt in addressing questions and refunding our deposit. I hope that everyone shows Jen and the property the respect both deserve. (Durango is great, too!) |
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William, Mequon, WI
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| 10/14/08 |
Positive
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| TOP NOTCH! The architecture, the high ceilings, the view of the river and mountains, the deck, the very comfortable furnishings...this place has it all! Really, we didn't think the ad or photos did the actual experience justice; everything was better than what we expected. Jen was easy to deal with and the communication pieces and directions in and to the condo were "professional;" the whole time I didn't have any questions, because they always seemed to be answered without having to call anyone. Only regret is that I'm not sure we could find a better place in Durango for future stays, so I don't want to try any others out. Thanks for the relaxing stay! |
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Anonymous, Austin, Texas
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| 09/20/08 |
Positive
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| We stayed at Jen's condo for a week in Sept and really loved it. It is a first class condo. We loved hanging out on the deck, the wonderful view and the walks into town. Would definitely stay there again. |
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Jim and Sarah Rubush, Dunnellon, FL
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| 09/17/08 |
Positive
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| A beautiful and clean condo. We appreciate the high quality sheets, towels and washer and dryer and the well stocked kitchen. Thank you for the snacks! The instant oatmeal was perfect for our last morning before rushing off to the airport. Best of all though, were the bath salts for soaking in the tub after a long hike or run. Many thoughtful touches contributed to a pleasant and relaxing stay. Thank you. |
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Guin & Stephan, Placerville, CA |
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| 09/11/08 |
Positive
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| My two sisters and I stayed at Rivergate Condo for a week - it was the highlight of our trip! The pictures don't do it justice. High ceilings, elegantly decorated,immaculate, great attention to details, and a gorgeous view of the mountains. We give it an A+. |
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Anonymous, Los Angeles, CA
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| 09/08/08 |
Positive
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| The condo is beautiful and very comfortable. Jen is a pleasure to deal with, you can't go wrong with this place. We are looking forward to the next time we can visit Durango and stay here. |
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Anonymous, Glendale, AZ
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| 09/05/08 |
Positive
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| The condo is beautiful and very comfortable. Dealing with Jen couldn't have been easier, you can't go wrong with this place. Looking forward to our next visit. |
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Anonymous, Glendale, AZ
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| 08/28/08 |
Positive
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| The condo was great and allowed us to have a wonderful, relaxing week in Durango and surrounding areas. Jen has really made an extra effort to make her property welcoming and beyond comfortable for her guests! Thanks for making this available to us! |
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Anonymous, Chandler, AZ |
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| 08/06/08 |
Positive
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| We loved the condo, the town, the river, the people, the food - we loved it all! |
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Anonymous, Scottsdale,AZ |
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| 07/26/08 |
Positive
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| A wonderful condo! We stayed in Durango during a 6 week vacation trip across the US and Jen's condo was definately a favorite. Super comfy bed, fantastic views of the river, and a WONDERFUL condo, with wonderful attention to detail. Three thumbs up! |
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Kristie, Ohio
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| 07/17/08 |
Positive
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| What a great balcony for reading, napping, sipping morning coffee or evening wine! THIS was the condo we've been looking for in Colorado for years! |
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Anonymous |
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| 06/29/08 |
Positive
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| We loved our stay in Jen's stylish yet comfortable condo. The condo had everything we needed and was in a great location. The Animas river-walk was perfect for daily bike rides. Watching the rafters from the enormous deck provided plenty of Animas River entertainment. Summer star gazing at night with a small heater is unheard of in Arizona! We hope to make a summer trip to Durango a regular vacation. |
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Lauren & Greg, Scottsdale, AZ |
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| 06/20/08 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed a 2 week stay in the very comfortable, well furnished condo. It is especially nice being by the Animus river side with a deck that overlooks the river and on which one can barbecue while watching the rafters and kayakers go by. |
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Bill Markus, Tucson, Arizona
520-742-6992 |
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| 05/29/08 |
Positive
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| WOW, we loved your place! Thanks for letting us stay there. We hardly drove our car all weekend. It's right on the bike path and an EZ ride to town, rec center and sushi bar. We loved the "new urbanism" of Rivergate. Sure wish more communities had a progressive living center like this. The BMX park is right across the river and our 5 year old son totally loved that. We'd love to come back |
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ellen, grand junction
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| 03/16/08 |
Positive
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We really enjoyed the Rivergate apartment. The communication for making the arrangements was very professional. The space was beautifully decorated, very comfortable and Jen made us feel at home with all the nice amenities. The large, sunny balcony was especially stunning with views of the river and mountains--just breathtaking. We are regular VRBO users and particular travelers. This was one of our best VRBO experiences.
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Anonymous, Chicago, IL |
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| 02/18/08 |
Positive
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A great value. My wife and daughter enjoyed the stay and for me it was a great place to unwind after a long day of ice climbing.
Will be back in summer too! |
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Anonymous |
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| 02/03/08 |
Positive
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| We enjoyed our time at Jen's place. The unit was 'as advertised' and more. The spec level was unheard of-high for a rental, and even higher than our place at home! She really stocked the place well making the unit super comfortable. We own a 2nd home in Park City and so we know how expensive it is to go the extra mile. |
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Craig, San Clemente, CA
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| 12/18/07 |
Positive
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The loft was fantastic and very close to town. Some words: shiny, new, high ceilings, large rooms, marble, great appliances. The bed was more comfortable than ours at home. Jennifer helped us to understand how we could reproduce our sleep experience at home. She was very friendly and took the initiative to discount our stay when we decided that we were going to stay in durango longer than originally planned. (We *really* liked Durango.)
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andy goodman, portola valley, ca |
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| 11/25/07 |
Positive
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| This property was wonderful. It had all the little details to make me feel comfortable and the view was stunning. A great place to stay! |
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Michael Carrigan, Denver, CO
(303) 295-8314 |
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| 11/07/07 |
Positive
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| Excellent week at your condo. A perfect spot for our honeymoon. We enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you. |
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Dave & Jamie Jones, Tulsa, OK.
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| 10/14/07 |
Positive
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What a wonderful condo with a fantastic view of the mountains and Animas river.
The trout fishing was excellent!
Will definately come back soon.
Thanks again,
Ron Zeigler |
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Ron Zeigler, Greenville, SC
864-968-1268 |
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| 10/04/07 |
Positive
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WOW! What a place!
Your personal touches such as the candles at the tub and goodies in the fridge made it an even more special weekend. The rooms are spacious and very comfortable, and the view of the river just perfect! We will be back!!
Thanks much!!
Carol |
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Jim & Carol Romig, Colorado Springs, CO
719-592-9398 |
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| 09/06/07 |
Positive
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| What a fabulous place! The bed was so comfortable, we felt like we were at home. It was very relaxing and we felt like we were on a retreat. Thanks for everything. We'll definitely be back! |
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Kathy
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| 09/06/07 |
Positive
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| Fantastic condo - it surpassed our expectations! From the high end finishes, quality bed linens, and well supplied kitchen; to the beautiful view from the back 'deck, this condo was perfect. We will most definitely stay here again! Thanks for helping make our first trip to Durango a great experience. Mary |
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Mary R., Raleigh, NC |
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